Yard Shifter (Start Time: 10PM)

Position Summary: The Transportation Yard employee, under the direction of the Yard Manager, will participate in all aspects of transportation yard operation to ensure exceptional customer service to Fresh Direct field staff. Drivers will perform basic yard jockey duties including daily yard checks, coordinating trailer repairs, inventorying trailer equipment, and overseeing daily operation of the yard. Yard drivers will also keep the yard orderly and be responsible for all trailer moves to and from docks and drop yards.

***You MUST have at least 1-2 years of Box Truck Driving Experience***

WE OFFER BENEFITS!

• Home daily with consistent time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and more available
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid-time-off accrual from day one

Shift Start Time: Overnight-10pm Start Time

Essential Functions:

• Provide impeccable customer service to Field operators, Managers, and Senior Staff
• Support the needs of the business by being available to work flexible hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays when necessary
• Get a handheld scanner from Admins at the dispatch counter
• Meets with Lead and Yard Manager at TCC in Pre-Work Communication Meeting
• Works closely with Yard Lead and Manager to assure the success of the team
• Shifters will assist the lead in the initial yard set up
• Perform full inspection of trucks prior to moving the vehicles
• Makes timely bay moves and rotations
• Take all loaded truck keys to the TCC after parking the trucks
• Take all keys out of trucks that are not on FD property
• Securing and Sealing all loaded trucks that are moved
• Scanning of all truck moves
• Monitor DDS Screen with manager to efficiently retrieve and reunite plant late boxes 100%
• Allocate trucks and pull them on a timely basis from the bay doors (Bay turns less than 4 minutes)
• Take trucks to assign yard
• Follow proper secure procedure: curtains down, cargo seat belts applied, freezer doors closed
• Make sure refer is on, and temp for every staged truck is 50 degrees or below, before loading
• Real time accurate scans of all trucks during all phase of the shifting process
• Maintains an average of 4 moves per hour throughout the day
• Report all issues to the TCC and shipping yard, to the manager and lead
• Report the completion of tasks
• Review the days performance with Yard Manager and Lead
• Punch in and out for shift
• Do Not Exceed the 14 hour DOT law. You are responsible to ensure you do not break the law

Education and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of RECENT commercial truck driving experience
• No degree required
• Must have a valid NY, NJ or CT driver license
• Ability to clearly communicate and read in English
• Must be able to work weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and Holidays
• Must be able to work a flexible shift (mornings and/or evenings)
• Ability to complete all basic and recurring training
• Must be comfortable interacting with customers
• Must have a strong commitment to customer service and safety
• Comfort / familiarity with basic smartphone operations
• Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture
• No suspensions within the past 12 months and no more than 1 suspension in the past 3 years
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions independently
• Ability to navigate a route successfully & independently
• No more than 1 accident in the past three years
• Cannot have more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
• CDL (Class A/B) Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver
• Owner-operator
• Solo driver
• Team driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily
• Home weekly

Trucking route:

• Local

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10454: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Box Truck Driving: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $0