Switcher

Summary

The Switch Truck Driver/Forklift Operator is responsible for moving tractor trailers to and from the loading docks and parking loaded or empty trailers in designated areas.

*Please note this is a dual role of majority forklift operator, with some yard jockey duties*

All driving is expected to be completed safely in accordance with all Company policies and state/federal regulations. Responsible for fueling, moving and parking tractors and trailers to the docks and parking the loaded or empty trailers in the designated areas. Requires attention to safety and cautious driving in the facility parking lot. Will also be responsible for loading/unloading trucks in our warehouse, and tracking inventory using our scanning system, removing pallets from the production line using a fork lift, placing them in designated warehouse racks with no damage, and perform stocking for palletizers, according to standard procedures.

• Backing trailers into loading docks, loading and unloading trailers
• Performing all necessary safety checks and following safety procedures; reporting any safety incidents or suspected hazards
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Sorting trailers in drop lot
• Operating forklift
• Operating palletizer
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Other duties as assigned

Specialized Skills/Knowledge:

• CDL Class A License preferred
• 1 year of Tractor trailer driving experience required, preferred food service or manufacturing facility.
• 1 year experience operating forklift
• Strong technical, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operator palletizers, experience using photo eyes, proxies, machine controls, troubleshooting, etc.

Physical Demands/Factors:

• This is a physical job in nature and must be willing to work in a non-controlled temperature environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Class A CDL License Knowledge of all safety-related issues
• Ability to read and write English and communicate in English.
• Basic organizational skills
• Ability to work as a team
• 1-2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
• Experience using a yard horse preferred but not required
• 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations/accidents
• Strong work ethic