Gold Star Foods is a leading nutritional food distributor for K-12 schools in the United States and we know that it’s our people who make the difference! We are seeking CDL A Yard Jockey to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. This integral position within the organization works closely with our shipping and transportation teams in a friendly, professional manner, to ensure trucks are working and properly loaded.
Schedule
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Sundays - Thursdays (occasional Fridays)
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Night Shift Start Times: 2pm weekdays until loading is complete, and 9am Sunday (schedule subject to change)
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Average: 50-55 hours in a 5-day work week
Principle responsibilities:
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Review nightly schedule and ensure initial trailer placement is correct.
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Ensure initial temp settings on the refer units are correct.
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Follow prescribed nightly equipment location diagram.
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Perform periodic temp checks on trailers throughout the night.
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Perform minor repair duties as needed.
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Perform a fuel level check on equipment.
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Shuttle required equipment to designated locations as per schedule and Supervisor needs.
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Report any equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
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Operate an industrial truck to move materials and product
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Take inventory of trailers in the yard
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Move trailers to and from repair shops as needed
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Other responsibilities as assigned
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Coordinate with shipping team to ensure trucks are at dock to be loaded as needed
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Consistent, on-time attendance is a key responsibility
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Complies with all DOT rules and regulations
Required Skills:
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Tractor trailer backing skills
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Minor repair skills
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Organizational and strategic thinking skills
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Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work under pressure and exercise good judgement
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Ability to follow safety regulations and check mechanics of the vehicle
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Capacity to sit for extended periods of time
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Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day
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Ability to work overtime
Qualifications:
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Valid Class A Driver’s License with 1 year of commercial driving experience
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Yard Jockey/hostler experience a plus
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Must B at least 21 years of age
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Current DOT Medical Certificate
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Clean MVR
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Able to pass pre-employment drug and background screenings
Competitive Pay and Benefits:
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$26.50 per hour
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up to 9 Paid Holidays
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Competitive Health Insurance
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Paid Time Off
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401(k) with Company match
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Time off (up to 12 weeks) available during summers and school holidays
Do you have a Class A CDL and a clean driving record?
