Experienced Yard Jockey​/Shunter

Position Overview

C  Wholesale Grocers desires to create the most safe, efficient, and service forward fleet in the country. As a Yard Jockey carrying a Class A CDL license, you will start your career with the company by working with a Professional Driver Trainer (PDT) who will provide coaching and insight on the C  Way. Once you have successfully completed our new hire training program, you will be tasked with completing yard moves in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

Your work will directly influence the ability for warehouse operations to achieve gate times required to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Shift: 1st shift – 4 am to 4 pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
Off:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Pay Rate: $25/hr

• Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers, as directed, around the distribution center yard. May require transit on public roadways.
• Perform yard moves:
  • Trailers placed and/or pulled from warehouse dock doors
  • Trailers repositioned to proper pads within the yard
  • Trailers brought to and through the wash bay
  • Check and log temperature of trailer to ensure proper settings based on the product (use pre‑programmed settings where available)
  • Complete yard inventory and enter into yard management system where applicable
  • Clean, fuel, and inspect the vehicle you are driving and the trailers you are moving
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned, which may include completing store deliveries:
• Stack salvage from retail stores on pallets and unload salvage (location specific)
• Operate propane fueling equipment (location specific)

• Valid Class A CDL and Medical Card
• Experience maneuvering and backing trailers (up to 53') with a jockey wagon. Experience driving tractor trailer is preferred.
• Physical abilities:
  • Occasionally climb up to 4 ft. (must have fall protection training and use proper fall protection equipment)
  • Frequently reach (level: waist/overhead, etc.)
  • Frequently grip, carry, pivot, push, lift, pull up to 60 lbs.
  • Frequently stand and walk on surfaces such as carpet, tile, concrete
  • Continuously hear, see, and perform repetitive movements using both hands and feet
• Ability to pass DOT Physical
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to read, write and speak proficiently
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures
• Drive, motivation, and passion for providing excellent customer service
• Authorization to work in the United States or obtain the same
• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and background check
• Ability to present self in a courteous, polite, and professional manner
• Must be able to work to the end of shift to include necessary overtime to meet business needs
• Willingness to assist in other departments based upon business needs
• High standard of integrity and reliability

• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
• Company Matched 401(k)
• Paid training
• Weekly pay
• PTO and holiday pay offered
• Career progression opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee health & wellness program
• Employee discounts / purchasing programs
• Employee assistance program
• Base salary + $100 toward the purchase of safety shoes

• General Equivalency Diploma or General Studies, High School Diploma or General Studies
• 1‑2 years of relevant experience
• Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918, C&S services customers of all sizes, supplying over 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions with more than 100,000 products. C&S operates and supports corporate grocery stores and franchisees across the Midwest, South and Northeast, and is an engaged corporate citizen supporting causes that positively impact communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. C&S offers affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.