Non CDL Yard Jockey

usfoods; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Fort Mill, SC is hiring a Yard Jockey (Non-CDL) to support our transportation team. You will coordinate with Dispatch/Router to assign trucks, trailers, and doors, ensuring equipment is properly coupled and ready for operation.

The role requires at least six months of non-CDL driving experience, a valid driver's license, a DOT physical, and English communication. Starting pay is $24.91 per hour with overtime, and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years or older.
• Valid driver's license for residence state.
• DOT physical examination required.
• At least six months of non-CDL driving experience preferred.
• English reading/writing, traffic signs and documentation understanding.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router to manage truck and trailer assignments.
• Keep equipment coupled and ready for use.
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor.
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments as needed.
• Prepare shuttle trailers each night for shuttle drivers.
• Set up trailers for backhauls, using tractors and empty pallets.
• Ensure backhauls are placed for unloading by warehouse team.
• Ensure all equipment is paired and ready for next deliveries.
• Collaborate with mechanics to maintain equipment reliability.
• Attend all meetings and trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT physical

English proficiency

Non-CDL driving

Manual transmission experience

Job description

Become A US FOODS® Yard Jockey Non-CDL

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Our Yard Jockey Drivers start at $24.91 per hour plus overtime.

Schedule & Location Sunday- Thursday | 6 PM - Until FInish | Fort Mill, SC

Yard Jockey Non-CDL - Position Overview

Join our team as a key player in the transportation process! You will be responsible for communicating with the Dispatcher/Router regarding truck, trailer, and door assignments. The Yard Jockey (non-CDL) role is vital in ensuring that all equipment is properly coupled and ready for operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication: Collaborate with the Dispatcher/Router to manage truck and trailer assignments effectively.
• Equipment Management: Keep all assigned equipment coupled and ready for use.
• Trailer Movement: Move trailers between buildings as directed by the Router or Warehouse Supervisor.
• Loading and Unloading: Load, unload, or merge loads as needed between environments.
• Nightly Staging: Prepare shuttle trailers each night for our shuttle drivers.
• Backhaul Setup: Set up trailers for backhauls, including properly utilizing tractors and empty pallets.
• Unloading Coordination: Ensure backhauls are placed in the correct door for unloading by the warehouse team.
• Daily Preparation: Make sure all equipment is paired and prepared for the next day's deliveries.
• Collaboration with Mechanics: Work closely with mechanics each night to maintain equipment reliability.
• Meetings: Attend all required company meetings and trainings.
• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required.

Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required.

Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

Minimum age requirement of 21 years.

Valid driver's license issued by your state of residence.

Must successfully pass a DOT physical examination.

At least six months of non-CDL commercial driving experience, preferred.

Ability to operate a manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.

Proficient in reading and communicating in English, including understanding traffic signs, responding to official inquiries, and documenting information.

About US FOODS®

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*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit FMCSA Clearinghouse and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see "Clearinghouse Help" field on the clearinghouse page.

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 $24.91 per hour.

As applicable, this role may also receive: overtime compensation.

Benefits

• 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. To review available benefits, please click here .

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