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® DRIVER!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $23.19 and $ 25.00 .
As applicable, this role will also receive: overtime compensation.
We help YOU make it! Our Yard Jockeys make $23.19/hour
Schedule:
Sunday - Friday
3:00 pm - Finish
Some overtime as necessary
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
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Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments
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Keep assigned equipment coupled
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Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor
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Load, unload, or merge loads between environments
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Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
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Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets
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Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse
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Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for next day's deliveries.
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Work with mechanics nightly
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Must attend all required company meetings.
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All other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
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Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions
What You Bring to the Table
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Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
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Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred
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Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
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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.
*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Top Skills
What We Do
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 associates 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, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more.
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