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UNFI · 3 months ago

CDL A Licensed Yard Jockey

UNFI is a company that specializes in the distribution of food and related products, and they are seeking a CDL A Licensed Yard Jockey. The role involves moving tractors and trailers on the premises, preparing trucks for deliveries, and covering for drivers when necessary.

Food and BeverageHealth CareHospitalityOrganic Food
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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

Qualification

CDL A LicenseMedical CardTransportation ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operation

Required

Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration
Valid state specific Commercial Drivers License, Class A

Preferred

Transportation and Warehouse experience

Company

UNFI is North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler.

H1B Sponsorship

UNFI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (6)
2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$507.1M
2024-04-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $7.1M
1996-11-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Sandy Douglas
Chief Executive Officer
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Giorgio Matteo Tarditi
President and CFO
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