Truck Jockey

Join our Upper Lakes Foods team as a Full-Time Truck Jockey in Northfield, and get ready for an exhilarating work experience onsite at our bustling facility located at 1720 Cannon Road, Northfield, MN, USA! With a competitive pay rate of $20.00 per hour, you'll not only earn a great wage, but you'll also enjoy the thrill of being an integral part of our food distribution operations. As a Truck Jockey, you'll navigate our exciting logistics environment, collaborating with a dedicated team that values innovation and excellence. Embrace the flexibility of a role that supports our customer-centric philosophy while fostering a fun workplace culture.

You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. So, if you're ready to drive your career forward in a high-performance setting where your contributions truly matter, don't hesitate-apply today!

Upper Lakes Foods, What drives us

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

Your day as a Truck Jockey

As a Full-Time Truck Jockey at Upper Lakes Foods, you'll take on a dynamic and essential role that ensures our operations run smoothly and safely. Your primary responsibilities will include adeptly operating trucks and securely hitching and unhitching trailers with precision on our property. You'll be the go-to person for managing key equipment within the tractor and trailer, monitoring vital systems, and performing DOT pre-trip inspections to guarantee everything meets regulatory standards. Keeping our vehicles in tip-top shape is crucial, so you'll regularly check fluid levels and maintain detailed logs.

You'll also uphold our commitment to cleanliness and food safety by routinely sweeping and sanitizing trailers. Collaborating closely with the transportation supervisor and on-site technicians, you'll report any equipment issues, while fostering effective relationships within the department and community. With a focus on integrity, safety, and professional growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a high-performance environment.

Requirements for this Truck Jockey job

To thrive as a Full-Time Truck Jockey at Upper Lakes Foods, a unique blend of skills is essential for success. First and foremost, proficiency in operating tractors and trailers safely is a must, along with experience performing DOT pre-trip inspections to ensure everything is road-ready. An understanding of temperature control systems will help you accurately log and maintain optimal conditions for our products. Your ability to monitor and manage fluid levels, coupled with basic equipment maintenance, will be critical in keeping operations running smoothly.

Attention to detail is necessary to uphold our sanitation and safety standards, as well as basic mechanical troubleshooting skills for addressing equipment issues. Effective communication and teamwork are vital for collaborating with colleagues and supervisors, ensuring that everyone is on the same page. Familiarity with company safety policies and procedures will further bolster your ability to contribute to a safe and efficient working environment.

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"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin."

Final candidates are required to successfully complete a background check, pre-employment lift evaluations (if applicable) and pre-employment drug screening prior to their employment start date.
All offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory results from a comprehensive background investigation and a negative result on a pre-employment lift evaluation and drug screen.
Failure to successfully complete either requirement may result in withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.