Yard Driver (Cdl Required)

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 250,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between.

As a valued UNFI Associate you''ll receive:

• Weekly pay
• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & 401K
• Pay starts at $16.75 hr
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.
• Start time - 7 AM

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for moving tractors and trailers on the premises, starting refrigeration units, preparing trucks for deliveries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Dock back haul trailers as needed for the warehouse operations.
• Ensures returning trucks are refueled, if necessary.
• Maintain proper trailer temperatures for refrigeration units at all times.
• Starts refrigeration units; checks units periodically.
• Supply the warehouse operations with trailers for loading adhering to specific requirements from retailers.
• Shuttles trucks to and from truck rental facilities if necessary.
• Monitor trailer temperatures of perishable back haul trailers.
• Notifies drivers of potential late load situations.
• Ensures trucks have received pre-trip inspection prior to driver departure.
• Operates powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts, as necessary.
• Assists warehouse personnel with unloading/cleaning trailers.
• Pulls loaded trailers away from dock and secures trailer doors.
• Performs other duties as necessary and required
• Sets tractor trailer combinations for loading product scheduled for delivery.
• Dead line trailers due to mechanical problems and notify the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Coordinates loading schedules with warehouse supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Drivers License, Class A.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of related computer applications.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of one year verified experience operating a tractor trailer. Must be 21 years of age.
• Be able to occasionally lift, push, pull and carry product to reposition on trailers.
• Be able to stoop, bend, twist, and reach as required
• Handle exposure to extreme temperatures of -20 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Experience with dock setup reports and completing status reports during work shift.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to read maps and written directions.
• Ability to be on-call
• Ability to speak, read and write English well.
• Strong Interpersonal, communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to pass a post-offer employment physical and drug test and subsequent enrollment in a random pool of drivers for drug and alcohol testing as required by law.
• Safe driving skills, ability to drive large tractor trailers and ability to use forklifts and related delivery equipment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.