US Foods · 1 day ago
Yard Jockey
Garland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26.06/hr - $26.06/hr
0+ years expUS Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture of promoting from within and excellent training programs. The Yard Jockey role involves moving trailers, communicating with dispatch, and ensuring equipment readiness for deliveries.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
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
Required
Must have valid CDL Class A drivers license
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
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 commercial driving experience preferred
Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
Company
US Foods
US Foods is a foodservice distributor that provides its customers with innovative food offerings and a suite of business solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (5)
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2022 (6)
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2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey 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
Dirk Locascio
Chief Financial Officer
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Greg Schaffner
Regional President
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