Yard Driver

Yard Jockey- 2nd Shift

Job ID: 151475BR

Type: Transportation

Salary: $19.00

Primary Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Position Details:

• Pay: $19/hr base, + $2 additional premium once trained
• Shift: Sunday- Thursday, 1pm start time (typically 8-10hr shift)
• In the position you will be required to do general warehouse loading and unloading of the trailers, when you are not moving trailers in the yard

Position Purpose:

The Yard Driver, Non-CDL is responsible for moving tractor trailers to/from the loading docks and parking loaded or empty trailers in designated areas in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Performs inspections and moves trailers safely following all DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
• Fuels, moves, and parks tractors and trailers to the docks.
• Transports tractor trailers to offsite maintenance and/or inspection facilities; requires local city driving.
• Secures trucks, trailers, and equipment always. Completes all required documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system

Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months steady work history
• Clean Class C Driver experience
• Internal candidates may be promoted with less than 6 months experience with good performance record in accordance with driver training program requirements
• Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Valid non-commercial driver's license
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Preferred qualifications:

• 6+ months driving experience
• 1+ years Foodservice distribution industry experience
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet)

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.