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US Foods

Supplies food to restaurants, hospitals and hotels

Yard Jockey Non-CDL

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be at least 21 years old.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver's license issued by their state of residence.
  • The candidate must successfully pass a Department of Transportation physical examination.
  • The candidate must be able to read and communicate in English, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and document information.
  • The candidate must be able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, or lower 20 to 80+ pounds during each shift.
  • The candidate must be able to drive and work in inclement weather, with frequent stops of 10 or more per shift.
  • The candidate must be able to grasp and manipulate objects continuously and frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb or balance, stoop or squat, kneel or bend, reach above the shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.
  • Registration in the FMCSA Clearinghouse is required for drivers.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with the Dispatcher/Router to manage truck and trailer assignments.
  • Keep assigned equipment coupled and ready for use.
  • Move trailers between buildings as directed by the Router or Warehouse Supervisor.
  • Load, unload, or merge loads between environments as needed.
  • Prepare shuttle trailers each night for shuttle drivers.
  • Set up trailers for backhauls, including properly utilizing tractors and empty pallets.
  • Ensure backhauls are placed in the correct door for unloading by the warehouse team.
  • Pair and prepare all equipment for the next day's deliveries.
  • Work with mechanics each night to maintain equipment reliability.
  • Attend required company meetings and trainings.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least six months of non-CDL commercial driving experience is preferred.
  • The ability to operate a manual transmission is preferred and may be required at specific locations.

About the Company

US Foods

Supplies food to restaurants, hospitals and hotels

US Foods distributes food, kitchen supplies and equipment to independent restaurants, restaurant chains, hospitals, hotels and schools across the United States, and it is one of the country's largest foodservice distributors. It buys from manufacturers and growers, stores products in regional warehouses and delivers them on its own trucks, earning a margin on each case it sells. Meat and seafood make up its largest product category, followed by dry groceries and refrigerated and frozen foods. Restaurant owners can order through its MOXē app, and the company sells its own exclusive brands next to national labels. Its roots go back to an 1853 grocery wholesaler, and it is based in Rosemont, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rosemont, IL
Founded
1853

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