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Join Our Community of Food People!

We help you make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.   

 

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

 

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  

Paid Training AND Paid Overtime  

Service recognition and employee rewards 

Excellent Leadership  

 

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)  

 

Main Ingredients of the Job! 

As a US FOODS® Yard Jockey you will be critical to the US FOODS® team. You will be responsible for moving trailers to and from dock doors based on instructions from supervisors or the shipping office while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.  Always ensure cleanliness and adequate fueling of trailers.  Our Yard Jockey associates start at $23.65 per hour,

Schedule: Sunday- Thursday- 6PM until FINISH, with the flexibility to support other switching duties as needed

Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments.   

Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers  

Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets.  

Keep assigned equipment coupled   

Load, unload, or merge loads between environments  

Place backhauls in the correct door to be unloaded by the warehouse  

Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for the next day's deliveries  

Work with mechanics nightly  

 

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

 

What you bring to the table 

Must be at least 21 years of age 

Must have a valid driver's license issued by the 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 at least 21 years of age 

 

 

Your efforts as a Yard Jockey are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.  

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!  

 

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