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US Foods · 2 hours ago

Yard Jockey

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within. The Yard Jockey role involves moving trailers, loading and unloading products, and ensuring equipment is ready for deliveries, all while maintaining communication with dispatch and adhering to safety standards.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

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 pallets
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

Qualification

Non-CDL commercial drivingManual transmission operationDOT physicalEnglish communication

Required

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have valid driver's license issued by state of residence
Must be able to pass DOT physical
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
Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions

Preferred

Minimum of six months Non-CDL commercial driving experience preferred
Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Strong safety culture
And much more!

Company

US Foods

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US Foods is a foodservice distributor that provides its customers with innovative food offerings and a suite of business solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

US Foods has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2022 (6)
2021 (6)
2020 (12)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2B
Key Investors
National Safety CouncilKohlberg Kravis RobertsCommonwealth's Opportunity Fund
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
2024-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B

Leadership Team

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Dirk Locascio
Chief Financial Officer
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Greg Schaffner
Regional President
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