Mid-Shift Yard Jockey

Join Our Us Foods Team!

We help you make it! Us Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.

We are looking for a Yard Jockey non-CDL who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the Us Foods family.

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
• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Excellent Leadership

Main Ingredients of the Job!

As a Us Foods Yard Jockey you will be critical to the Us Foods team. You will be responsible for moving trailers to and from dock doors based on instructions from supervisors or the shipping office while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Always ensure cleanliness and adequate fueling of trailers.

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets
• Keep assigned equipment coupled
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments
• Place backhauls in the correct door to be unloaded by the warehouse
• Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for the next day's deliveries
• Work with mechanics nightly

Schedule: Mid Shift

• Monday- Friday
• 12pm -8pm

Great Yard Jockeys are crucial to the Us Foods team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Yard Jockeys strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with team members.

What you bring to the table

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license issued by the 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.

Your efforts as a Yard Jockey are the foundation that defines Us Foods success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.

Become a Us Foods Team Member!