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Yard Driver - Mechanicsville

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Company:
UNFI

Job Title:
Yard Driver - Mechanicsville

Location:
Mechanicsville,VA,USA

Job ID:
198444147

Date:
09/19/2026

Salary:

NOT SPECIFIED

Yard Driver - CDL Not Required

Mechanicsville, VA

$20.50/hr

Schedule - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 1pm to 11:30pm

Job Overview:

Responsible for moving tractors and trailers on the premises, starting refrigeration units, preparing trucks for

deliveries. Covers for drivers and makes local deliveries when necessary.

What does it mean to be part of the Non-Commercial Yard Driver team?

Our Non-Commercial Yard Drivers are responsible for moving tractors and trailers on the premises, starting refrigeration units, and preparing trucks for deliveries. The yard truck operator is also responsible for timely movements and thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and positioning while ensuring that the tractors have been pre and post tripped as well as refueled once back in the yard. They must also prepare tractor trailer combinations for loading products that are scheduled for delivery and coordinate loading schedules with warehouse supervisors while handling an abundance of additional responsibilities given at the direction of the transportation leadership team.

Work Environment and Culture:

Comprehensive Benefit package

Team first mindset

Safety-first culture

Weekly Pay

Consistent year-round work in all weather conditions

Job 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

Job Requirements:

Valid State Issued Drivers License

Transportation and Warehouse experience a plus

Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

About UNFI:

We are North America?s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering a wide variety of fresh, branded, and private-label products to community grocers and national retailers. As a leader in natural and organic foods, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of a dynamic marketplace. Our team of over 29,000 employees operates across 58 distribution centers and corporate offices nationwide.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company:: UNFI Wholesale Inc.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state/provincial and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington),Click HEREfor Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program (or retirement savings plan if in Canada); medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (U.S. only), subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate?s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI?s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

UNFI?s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company?s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act or for Canadian applicants in accordance with provincial human rights legislation.

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