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Us Foods

Non CDL Yard Jockey

Columbia SC

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Oct 2026

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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Job Description

We help you make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs , and a continuous improvement focus .

We are looking for a Yard Jockey who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

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

Paid Training AND Paid Overtime

Service recognition and employee rewards

Excellent Leadership

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan , and Employee Stock Purchase Plan ( ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 8pm - complete with alternating Fridays

Main Ingredients of the Job!

As a US FOODS® Yard Jockey you will be critical to the US FOODS® team. You will be responsible for moving trailers to and from dock doors based on instructions from supervisors or the shipping office while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures . Always ensure cleanliness and adequate fueling of trailers.

Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments

Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers

Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets

Keep assigned equipment coupled

Load, unload, or merge loads between environments

Place backhauls in the correct door to be unloaded by the warehouse

Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for the next day's deliveries

Work with mechanics nightly

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 team members.

What you bring to the table

Must be at least 21 years of age

Minimum of six months CDL commercial driving experience preferred

Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations

Must be able to pass DOT physical.

Your efforts as a Yard Jockey are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!

Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page!

#LI-RS

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Original posting on Us Foods's site ↗

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