Switcher Driver II
Switcher Driver II
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Job Description
Our Opportunity:
The ideal Switcher Driver II will work closely with the Chewy transportation and operations team as well as our carriers and vendors to provide outstanding customer service in our Belton MO location. This position is important in ensuring that the Chewy Inbound and Outbound docks have an adequate supply and constant flow of loaded and empty trailers that are positioned safely accurately and efficiently.
What youll do:
- Safely move carrier trailers within the Chewy yard to include both loads and empties for the docks.
- Work with transportation and operations teams to prioritize tasks.
- Accurately report equipment statuses and productivity information to the Transportation Coordinators.
- Perform periodic spot checks of the yard and reporting on equipment.
- Ensure switcher equipment is in safe working order to include pre/posttrip inspections tire condition and unit hours reporting.
- Use applicationbased tablet in switcher units for yard management.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A safety driven mentality.
- A valid drivers license.
- Pass Chewys driving and knowledge proficiency tests.
- Maintenance of Chewys internal certification for driving and knowledge proficiency.
- The ability to repeatedly climb in and out of a truck in order to connect and disconnect airlines move trailers open/close trailer doors and conduct periodic spot checks of the yard.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to efficiently operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to efficiently communicate via twoway radio.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays if needed.
- Follow all company policies procedures and safety guidelines.
- Perform with integrity and strong work ethic.
- The ability to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
- Carry out to quality and performance standards.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced distribution environment.
- Detail oriented and accurate.
- A high level of confidence with backing and operating heavy machinery.
Employment Type
Full Time
