Hostler

Yard Hostle – Riverside, MO

Move with precision, drive your career forward. At QCD, our local Yard Hostlers are the masterminds of our warehouse flow – positioning trailers with precision, safety, and pride to keep our supply chain moving. If you’re looking for a stable, high‑earning, career‑building opportunity that keeps you in the driver’s seat of local operations and home daily, you’re in the right place.

• Communicate with warehouse and transportation staff regularly to coordinate proper trailer drop & hook location.
• Operate commercial motor carrier equipment and inspect the tractor‑trailer for defects; check reefer fuel and refer temperatures; pre‑cool reefer units to company specifications.
• Operate tractor‑trailer equipment in accordance with DOT regulations on or off company property for docking and loading/unloading of product.
• Complete unloading of return trailers and wash and sweep out trailers if necessary.
• Check wheels after the trailer is in the proper door; follow AIR LINE LOCK procedure on each trailer.
• Verify unit departure times and align equipment; make sure the tractor is hooked appropriately to the trailer for the assigned route.

• A valid Class A CDL, current DOT medical card, and at least 1 year of tractor‑trailer driving and delivery experience.
• Ability to lift 5–75+ lbs., stay active throughout the shift, and work in multi‑temperature environments (coolers/freezers).
• Strong customer service skills and clear communication with dispatch, store teams, and fellow drivers.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and meet all compliance requirements, including reading and speaking English as required by DOT regulations.
• As required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, commercial drivers must read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway signs and traffic signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries in reports and records.

• Start time: 6 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Wednesday.
• Must be available for weekends and holidays.
• Yard setting requires work in all weather conditions.

• Starting Pay: $26.28 per hour.
• Weekly pay (every Friday).
• Other compensation: may include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.
• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D);
  Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

We’re not just in the business of distribution – we’re in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team’s progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry‑level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout the Golden State Foods family of companies.

At QCD, our people‑first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success – because when our people thrive, our customers do, too. We celebrate wins together, learn from challenges, explore bold ideas, collaborate for shared success, prioritize people first, and give back to our community.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.