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US Foods hiring CDL A Night Yard Truck Jockey, Norwich, Connecticut

CDL A Night Yard Truck Jockey

US Foods

Norwich, Connecticut
Posted 2 days ago

Become A Us Foods Driver!Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make it! Our Yard Jockey makes $30.29/hour. Weekly Pay!

Schedule

Sunday Thursday 5:30PM until finish. 8-12 hr. shifts. Based on business needs. Summer Peak season (May

• Sept).

Benefits

START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401 and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance and paid parental leave.

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.

    Estimated Salary

    $36
    / hour

    US Foods pays $36 for Truck Driver in Norwich, Connecticut, with most salaries ranging from $25 to $51. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.

    Median
    $36
    Low
    $25
    High
    $51

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