What are the responsibilities and job description for the YARD SWITCHER/YARD SPOTTER position at Careerbuilder-US?
Join our team as a 2nd Shift Switcher (Yard Spotter) who will help the Family Dollar Iowa Distribution Center by providing trailers for Shipping and Receiving. Two shifts are available : hours are : 6 : 30 pm - 5 : 00 am and 9 : 00 pm - 7 : 30 am, Monday-Thursday. Will require outdoor work and team member will be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Must also be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays. Resume preferred.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities :
1.Transports trailers in a timely and safe manner.
2.Keeps a constant supply of trailers to the Just-In-Time, Shipping and Receiving departments.
3.Recognizes and addresses potential problems that may shut the Distribution Center down and / or stop the flow of traffic on the yard.
4.Notifies Receiving Manager, Shipping Manager and / or Transportation of all potential problems.
5.Monitors the flow of trailers and traffic on the yard.
6.Organizes the yard as to loaded, inbound, empty and identifies all trailers.
7.Communicates with Carrier drivers as to proper location to drop loaded and empty trailers.
8.Performs tire and equipment checks on the yard when applicable.
9.Conducts pre-trip / post trip on Switcher equipment and notifies Transportation of any issues with equipment.
10.Chocks and unchocks trailers per standard procedures.
11.Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety, to include operating equipment at a safe speed.
Starting Wage - $21.00 plus second shift differential of 75 cents for a total of $21.75
Medical Insurance after 60 days after the first of the month of hire date.
Paid Time Off after 6 Months.
Dollar Tree / Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer. Dollar Tree / Family Dollar does not discriminate on the basis of race / color / religion / sex / national origin / veteran / disability / age / sexual orientation / gender identity or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are Equal Opportunity employers.
Salary : $21
