Yard Jockey - Hiring Urgently

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Job Description - Yard Jockey - Hiring Urgently

We are searching for a resourceful Yard Jockey to join our vibrant team at US Foods in Salem, VA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Yard Jockey is a terrific opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in planning, communication and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Yard Jockey at US Foods today!

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.

Join Our Community of Food People!

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!

We are looking for a Yard Jockey who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

We help YOU make it! . US FOODS ® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded.

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

  • Service recognition and employee rewards

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Company with a history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training

  • Leading foodservice distributor that generates billions in revenue and is a publicly traded Fortune 150 company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com) (

SCHEDULE: Night Shift

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.

  • 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

MAIN INGREDIENTS

Great Yard Jockey’s are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Yard Jockey’s strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with our team.

  • 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 pallet

  • 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

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more.

US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here ( .

US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

EEO is the Law poster is available here ( .

EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here ( .

Pay Transparency policy statement is available here ( .

US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.


Benefits of working as a Yard Jockey in Salem, VA:


● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package
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