CDL A Yard Jockey

Perth Amboy NJ Full time R282144 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® DRIVER!** Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? **We help YOU make it!** **Schedule:** **Monday-Friday 7pm-finish (OT as needed) Full time** **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 $26/hour.** **Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.** **US Foods** is 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** + **Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*** + Must be at least 21 years of age + Must have 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. **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. ***** Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to 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 and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see "Clearinghouse Help" field on the clearinghouse page. *****EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/** **Age/Genetic Information** **/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***** Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. Microsoft Edge ( Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide ( US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here ( **.** US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights ( Pay Transparency policy statement is available here ( US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.