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Yard Jockey

US Foods, Tampa

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Yard Jockey's Opportunity

We are looking for a Yard Jockey who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow, and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS family. US FOODS is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded.

The pay for the position: $25.26/HR

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 4PM - 2AM

US FOODS has a lot to offer:

  • US FOODS is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
  • We are committed to compensation and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
  • Service recognition and employee rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company with a history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training
  • Leading foodservice distributor that generates billions in revenue and is a publicly traded Fortune 150 company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Benefits start day one: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance, and paid parental leave.

What you bring to the table:

  • Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
  • Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred
  • Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
  • 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.

Main ingredients:

  • 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 pallet
  • Place backhauls in the 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

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $21/hr - $26/hr. As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality.

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.

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