Yard Driver - CDL Not Required

Mechanicsville, VA

$20.50/hr

Schedule - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 1pm to 11:30pm

Job Overview:

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

deliveries. Covers for drivers and makes local deliveries when necessary.

What does it mean to be part of the Non-Commercial Yard Driver team?

Our Non-Commercial Yard Drivers are responsible for moving tractors and trailers on the premises, starting refrigeration units, and preparing trucks for deliveries. The yard truck operator is also responsible for timely movements and thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and positioning while ensuring that the tractors have been pre and post tripped as well as refueled once back in the yard. They must also prepare tractor trailer combinations for loading products that are scheduled for delivery and coordinate loading schedules with warehouse supervisors while handling an abundance of additional responsibilities given at the direction of the transportation leadership team.

Work Environment and Culture:

·        Comprehensive Benefit package

·        Team first mindset

·        Safety-first culture

·        Weekly Pay

·        Consistent year-round work in all weather conditions

Job Responsibilities:

·        Sets tractor trailer combinations for loading product scheduled for delivery.

·        Starts refrigeration units; checks units periodically.

·        Pulls loaded trailers away from dock and secures trailer doors.

·        Coordinates loading schedules with warehouse supervisors.

·        Ensures trucks have received pre-trip inspection prior to driver departure.

·        Notifies drivers of potential late load situations.

·        Ensures returning trucks are refueled, if necessary.

·        Makes local deliveries, as necessary and covers various routes in emergency (book-off) situations.

·        Assists warehouse personnel with unloading/cleaning trailers.

·        Operates powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts, as necessary.

·        Shuttles trucks to and from truck rental facilities if necessary.

·        Performs other duties as necessary and required

Job Requirements:

·        Valid State Issued Drivers License

·        Transportation and Warehouse experience a plus

·        Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

About UNFI:

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering a wide variety of fresh, branded, and private-label products to community grocers and national retailers. As a leader in natural and organic foods, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of a dynamic marketplace. Our team of over 29,000 employees operates across 58 distribution centers and corporate offices nationwide.