Yard Jockey, Nights

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