Yard Shifter

Brief Description

The Transportation Yard employee is responsible, under the direction of the Yard Manager, for participating in all aspects of the transportation yard operation to ensure exceptional customer service to Fresh Direct field staff. Provided efficient and safe delivery of boxes to our depots within the NYC area on occasion.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Meet with Lead and Yard Manager at TCC in Pre-Work Communication Meeting
• Assist and/or lead yard set up.
• Perform full inspection of trucks prior to moving vehicles.
• Make 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 reefer is on, and the temperature for every staged truck is 50 degrees or below, before loading.
• Real time accurate scans of all trucks during all phases of the shifting process
• Maintains an average of four moves per hour throughout the day.
• Report on all issues to the TCC and shipping yard, to the manager and lead.
• Report on the completion of tasks.
• Review of the day’s performance with Yard Manager and Lead.
• Do Not Exceed the 14-hour DOT law. You are responsible to ensure you do not break the law.
  
  

Education, Working Conditions, and Qualifications:

A minimum of one (2) years of RECENT commercial truck driving experience

No degree required.

Must have a valid NY, NJ, 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.

No suspensions within the past 12 months and no more than one suspension in the past 3 year

Ability to prioritize and make decisions independently

Ability to navigate a route successfully & independently.

Cannot have more than three moving violations within the past 3 years.

CDL (Class A/B) Preferred

Must be able and willing to lift fifty pounds in an 8–10-hour workday: standing/walking 6-10 hours.

Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.

Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.

Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

Constant exposure to temperatures: <-10 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit

Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture.

Note: The salary/hourly range for this role is from $21.00 to $21.00. Specific compensation for the role may vary based on many factors including but not limited to candidate experience, and skills.

Why choose FreshDirect?

We are a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.

Great people deserve great rewards. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:

• A flexible and generous paid time off plan
• Twenty percent off at freshdirect.com and significant markdowns in our employee market
• 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
• Regular events and barbecues for employees
  
  

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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.