What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Yard Switcher position at Meritor?
Overview:
Move trailers of product around the yard in and out of docks by operating yard switcher in tight spaces. Yard switcher includes moving trailers , operating under safety procedures, checking vehicle maintenance and services.
Job Responsibilities:
- Use an 18-wheeler cab to move dressed axle front & rear products for Freightliner.
- Read and understand the schedule and have trucks moved to satisfy customer’s delivery requirements.
- Following all site safety rules and safe operating practices.
- Adhering to all work instructions and completing all quality checks as defined in the control plans.
- Meeting all site attendance expectations.
- Report all accidents and near miss incidents immediately.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping at all times.
- Job function may include jobs associated with minor maintenance and material handling of front and rear axles.
- Be an effective team member and help other operators within the Team when needed. Working as a team member is essential to the successful operation of the Team.
- Material Switchers may be asked to perform more than one function per day to assist material flow.
- Must be able to work required overtime as scheduled.
- Job function may require candidate to train new employees.
- Operators may also be required to run various pneumatic tools and hoists.
- Operators may be asked to perform more than one function per day to assist with material flow.
Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Physical and Mental Demands:
- Constant standing and movement (bending, stooping, lifting) to perform various functions.
- Required to move front and rear axles and brake components.
- Use of overhead hoist or lift truck will be required in making some set ups as well as the use of air tools.
- Exercise sound judgment in reacting to problems inherent to the process.
- A High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.
- Candidate must have at least six months of truck driving experience.
- Valid Class A CDL License highly preferred
- Forklift experience required
Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-TimeStreet Address
801 Railroad AvenueLocation
York, SC (Onsite)Job Type
OtherExperience
Not SpecifiedDate Posted
06/24/2023Salary : $34,000 - $43,000
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