Hostler

Yard Hostler Riverside, MO

Move with precision, drive your career forward. At QCD, our local Yard Hostlers are the masterminds of our warehouse flow - positioning trailers with precision, safety, and pride to keep our supply chain moving. If you're looking for a stable, high-earning, career-building opportunity that keeps you in the driver's seat of local operations and home daily, you're in the right place.

In This Role, You'll:

• Communicate with warehouse and transportation staff on a regular basis to coordinate proper trailer drop & hook location.
• Operate commercial motor carrier equipment and inspect and monitor tractor-trailer for defects, check reefer fuel and refer temperatures. Pre-cool reefer units to Company specifications.
• Operates tractor-trailer equipment in accordance with D.O.T. regulations on or off company property for docking and loading/unloading of product
• Complete unloading of return trailers and wash and sweep out trailers if necessary
• Check wheels after trailer is in proper door. Follow AIR LINE LOCK procedure on each trailer
• Verify unit departure times and align equipment; accordingly, making sure tractor is hooked appropriate to trailer for assigned route

What You'll Bring:

• A valid Class A CDL, current DOT medical card, and at least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving and delivery experience
• Ability to lift 575+ lbs., stay active throughout the shift, and work in multi-temperature environments (coolers/freezers)
• Strong customer service skills and clear communication with dispatch, store teams, and fellow drivers
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation
• Ability to complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and meet all compliance requirements, including reading and speaking English as required by DOT regulations
• As required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, commercial drivers must read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway signs and traffic signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries in reports and records.

The Schedule & Setting:

• Start time: 6AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday - Wednesday
• Must be available for weekends, and holidays
• Yard Setting must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $26.28 p/h
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

Why Join Us:

We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. ?? As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout the Golden State Foods family of companies.

At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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