What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Jockey/Driver position at Rastelli's?
Yard Jockey
Rastelli Food Groups has been an industry leading corporation supplying the highest quality food products and service since 1976. Our brands can be found in the finest hotels, restaurants, institutions, and retail markets for all families to savor and enjoy.
“From Our Family to Yours”
Rastelli’s is looking to hire a Yard Jockey to join our growing team in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
Role and Responsibilities
· The Yard Driver is responsible for safe and efficient movement of trailers in the yard.
· Safely backs various size trailers into assigned dock/yard spaces
· Parks and organizes trailers within the warehouse yard,
· Mounting and dismounting yard tractor frequently
· Work with transportation and operations teams to prioritize tasks
· Sliding trailer tandems alone
· Performing daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard tractor
· Utilizing Yard Management System tools to make inbound and outbound trailer movements
· Travels on public highway to obtain fuel or to take to maintenance facility
· Completes all documents required by management
· Reports any unsafe conditions, injury, or damage to management
· Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Physical Requirements
· Must have CDL-A.
· 2 years of tractor trailer driving experience.
· Clean driving record
· Must be able to pass background check, DOT drug screen, and DOT physical
· Ability to effectively communicate via two-way radio
Rastelli’s is an equal employment opportunity company in all aspects of employment practices and bases judgement on merit and qualifications. Rastelli’s does not discriminate against any protected group from federal, state, and local law. At Rastelli’s we pride ourselves on diversity to recruit and retain the best talent
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Home daily
- Monday to Friday
- Year round work
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Preferred)
Work Location: One location