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US Foods hiring Yard Jockey, Cookeville, Tennessee

Yard Jockey

US Foods

Cookeville, Tennessee
Posted 4 days ago
Sunday - Thursday - 5pm - until job complete

Qualifications

Required Licenses

  • Valid driver's license issued by state of residence

Responsibilities

Primary Duties

  • 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.

Experience Requirements

Required

Minimum of six months Non-CDL commercial driving experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

Benefits Package

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Life insurance
  • Strong safety culture

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Ability to operate manual transmission

Full Job Description

Yard Jockey Non-CDL
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.
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday - 5pm - until job complete (times are subject to change based on the need of the company)
Pay: $21.00/hour
Benefits start day 1! Medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.
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
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have valid driver's license issued by 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.
  • 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.
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!
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