Yard Spotter

US Foods; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Safety culture

Leadership advantage

Job summary

US Foods is hiring a driver in Montgomery, AL to support nightly routes and backhaul operations. The role involves coordinating with dispatch, loading and unloading trailers, and ensuring equipment is ready for the next day’s deliveries.

You will work Sunday through Thursday, 5pm to 5am, with compensation of $21.81 per hour. Candidates should have at least 21 years old, a valid state license, and preferably six months of non-CDL driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language.
• Minimum of six months Non-CDL commercial driving experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

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

English language literacy

Valid driver's license

Manual transmission operation

DOT physical pass

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday - 5pm - 5am (times are subject to change based on the need of the company)

Pay: $21.81/hour

Benefits

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

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!

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $21.81/hour and $21.81/hour.

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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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