Non-CDL Night Yard Jockey

US Foods, Inc.; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

US Foods, located in Lexington, SC, is hiring a Yard Jockey with a base rate of $27.15 per hour. The role requires operating trailers, coordinating with dispatch, and preparing for daily deliveries. Schedule is Sunday–Thursday, 7:00 pm start, 8–10 hours per day, with overtime possible based on business needs.

Candidates should be at least 21, hold a valid driver's license, and have some Non-CDL driving experience. English proficiency and ability to pass a DOT physical are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid driver’s license issued by state of residence.
• Minimum of six months Non-CDL commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments.
• Keep assigned equipment coupled.
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor.
• Load, unload or merge loads between environments.
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers.
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets.
• Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse.
• Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for next day’s deliveries.
• Work with mechanics nightly.
• Must attend all required company meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Non-CDL driving experience

DOT physical

English communication

Manual transmission

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

BECOME A US FOODS® YARD JOCKEY!

LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, SC

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

The expected base rate for this role is $27.15 per hour.

Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.

Schedule is Sunday – Thursday, and every other Friday. Starting at 7:00pm until finish (8-10 hours per day).

• Days and hours subject to change based on business needs

US Foodsis one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

Main Ingredients of the Job

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments
• Keep assigned equipment coupled
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor
• Load, unload or merge loads between environments
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets
• Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse
• Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for next day’s deliveries.
• Work with mechanics nightly
• Must attend all required company meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions

What You Bring to the Table

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid driver’s license issued by state of residence
• Minimum of six months Non-CDL commercial driving experience preferred
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
• Must be able to pass DOT physical.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language – able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Why US Foods

US Foods® helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.

Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!

At US Foods®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is $27.15/hour.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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***EOE — Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***