Yard Driver / Yard Shifter

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. Also responsible for providing efficient and safe delivery of boxes to our depots within the NYC area on occasions.

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 the 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 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
• Do Not Exceed the 14 hour DOT law. You are responsible to ensure you do not break the law

Education and Physical Requirements:

• A minimum of one (1) year of RECENT commercial truck driving experience
• No degree required
• Must have a valid NY, NJ, CT, MD, DE, VA, DC or PA 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 1 suspension in the past 3 years
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions independently
• Ability to navigate a route successfully & independently
• Cannot have more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
• CDL (Class A/B) Preferred
• Must be able and willing to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-10 hour work day: 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 (refrigerators)
• 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

Who is FreshDirect

FreshDirect is the northeast's leading online fresh food grocer, delivering directly to customers throughout seven states, including the New York City, Philadelphia, and District of Columbia metropolitan areas. FreshDirect is committed to sourcing the freshest and best-tasting meat, fish, produce, and specialty items through direct relationships with suppliers, growers, and farmers. FreshDirect is proud to have joined the multi-national grocery and technology organization, Ahold Delhaize, at the beginning of 2021. This acquisition will fuel FreshDirect’s growth as a leading eCommerce grocer in the United States.

From the beginning, FreshDirect has set out to provide something different. We are a community partner with a mission to deliver the highest quality and service that customers can find. This is an environment in which associates can innovate, grow and have successful careers—most of our leaders have come up through our ranks. And thanks to our team’s extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Why choose FreshDirect?

We're 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 perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:

• Health Benefits and 401k plans
• A flexible and generous paid time off plan
• Learning & Development opportunities to grow your career at FreshDirect
• 20% off any orders placed through com
• Access to FD Market, FreshDirect’s onsite discounted employee grocery store
• 24-hour access to the FreshDirect employee shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the nearby 6 subway station
• Regular events and barbecues to share our gratitude for our employees’ hard work

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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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.