Yard Jockey

US Foods

Last Updated: 12/22/2025 11:42:06 AM

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Current Days Open
10
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$21.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$26.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
22.5
First Seen
12/12/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$21.00 (Hourly)
12/22/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$26.00 (Hourly)
12/22/2025

Full Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Job Description BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER! We are looking for a Yard Jockey's 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. The pay for the position: $25.96/HR Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 4PM - 2AM 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. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse* Must be at least 21 years of age Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations 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. MAIN INGREDIENTS 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 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 Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page! 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 $21/hr - $26/hr. As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality. 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. Description ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide US Foods is one of Americas 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 www.usfoods.com to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, 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. Know Your Rights 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 866-960-5886. 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.

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