Yard Truck Operator, Outbound

Gordon Food Service; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company"

Emergency child and elder care

95% of leadership hired from within

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Houston is seeking a Yard Switcher to join our operations team. You will set up, prepare, move, and manage inbound and outbound trailers to support the loading and unloading of products at the distribution center, using a yard truck to fuel and stage empty trailers.

Newly licensed CDL A holders are encouraged to apply; 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to end (shifts vary). Must be at least 21, pass a drug test, and have a clean driving record per DOT and company standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL license.
• 21+ years of age.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prepare, move, and manage inbound and outbound trailers to support loading and unloading at the distribution center.
• Operate yard truck to fuel and stage empty trailers.
• Support unloading and loading of products at the distribution center.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and Gordon Food Service standards.

Skills

CDL A license

Experience preferred

Job description

Yard Switcher

Location: 11303 Antoine Dr, Houston, Texas 77066

Are you trying to break into the transportation industry? Picture yourself as ayard switchwith Gordon Food Service!Youwill be a key part of our operations teamas you set up, prepare, move, and manage inbound and outbound trailers to support the unloading and loading of products at the distribution center. You'llbe using a yard truck to fuel and stage empty trailers and will need a CDL A license in order to do so. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply!

Schedule

• Sunday - Thursday work week, with Friday and Saturdays off
• 2nd Shift - 3:00 PM to End of shift approximate finish time (shifts vary based on work volume)

Pay

$24.01 / hourly

• Bonuses, incentives, etc.

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordablebenefitsplansstart day one!
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• Emergency child and elder care
• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Does this look like you?

• At least 21 years of age
• Class A CDL License
• Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check
• Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards
• Prior experience preferred, but not required.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.