Yard Jockey​/Shuttle Driver

Yard Jockey/Shuttle Driver - Home Daily

Apply for the Yard Jockey/Shuttle Driver - Home Daily role at UNFI
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• Move trailers on the premises using a yard jockey or tractor, start trailer refrigeration units, and prepare trailers for deliveries. This position also covers local deliveries when necessary.
• Set trailers in dock doors for loading product, start refrigeration units and check them periodically.
• Pull loaded trailers away from the dock and secure trailer doors.
• Coordinate loading schedules with warehouse supervisors.
• Occasionally make local deliveries and shuttle trailers between UNFI local buildings.
• Operate powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks when necessary.
• Perform other duties as necessary and required.

• Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Driver’s License, Class
  
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• Ability to pass a written exam and road test.
• Minimum of one year verified experience operating a tractor‑trailer.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to speak, read and write English well.
• Safe driving skills, ability to drive large tractor trailers and use related delivery equipment.
• Ability to pass a post‑offer employment physical and drug test and subsequent enrollment in a random pool of drivers for drug and alcohol testing as required by law.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate with co‑workers and supervisors.
• Willingness to work mornings, evenings.

Starting pay is $30.40 per hour.

Benefits include paid time off, sick time, paid holidays and parental leave, 401(k) program, medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death/disability insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending account and/or health savings account (subject to eligibility and terms).

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UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process.

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.