CDL A Licensed Yard Jockey

About the role

Position Purpose Responsible for moving tractors and trailers on the premises, starting refrigeration units, preparing trucks for deliveries. Covers for drivers and makes local deliveries when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Sets tractor trailer combinations for loading product scheduled for delivery.
• Starts refrigeration units; checks units periodically.
• Pulls loaded trailers away from dock and secures trailer doors.
• Coordinates loading schedules with warehouse supervisors.
• Ensures trucks have received pre-trip inspection prior to driver departure.
• Notifies drivers of potential late load situations.
• Ensures returning trucks are refueled, if necessary.
• Makes local deliveries, as necessary and covers various routes in emergency (book-off) situations.
• Assists warehouse personnel with unloading/cleaning trailers.
• Operates powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts, as necessary.
• Shuttles trucks to and from truck rental facilities if necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary and required

Qualifications

Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Drivers License, Class A. Transportation and Warehouse experience a plus.

Benefits

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Washington-specific paid time off details.

Pay

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws. The posted rate is $20.75/hr.