Casual Shuttle Driver/ Vehicle Rail Loader- Part Time Days or Nights

Auto Warehousing Company•Chicago, IL

14h•$32•Onsite

About The Position

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future. AWC is hiring several Shuttle Drivers for days or night positions - This is a casual (part time) position and the shift is 5:30am-5:30pm OR 5:30pm-5:30am and you must be able to work the full shifts on every weekend with some shifts during the week (days & nights) as needed. This position is 100% outdoors driving/moving the new vehicles around our yard. We require a valid drivers license with a good driving record and you must be able to pass a drug test and background check. AWC pays weekly and we are an amazing family company! Competitive pay starting at $32.00 per hour with pay increases based on the collective bargaining agreement. Job requirements include Yard Up-fitter and Rail functions. Yard: move vehicles from Plant Release Gate to yard bays, pull vehicles from yard bays to load lines for haul-away carriers. Up-fitter Function: Driv e units to and from up-fitters, inspect units before and after delivery. Rail: Safely driving vehicles onto or off railcars wearing PPE, securing vehicles to railcars according to manufacturer and American Association of Railroad standards, and preparing railcars for transportation. Must have a valid driver's license.

Requirements

Ability to adhere to strict production and quality standards without variance
Ability to climb ladders and work at a height approximately 15 feet above the ground
Ability to lift 55 pounds overhead
Ability to push or pull 75 pounds
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (often extreme) for long periods
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours or more per shift
Ability to get in and out of vehicle driver's door with minimal door opening clearance
Ability to use technology equipment to assist in job duties
Ability to function effectively under pressure
Ability to communicate with others effectively; work as a team; good interpersonal skills
Ability to judge distances
Must have the ability to maintain a good sense of balance
Ability to keep confidential any work documents seen or conversations heard during performance of job duties
Ability to pass Driver's Safety Test, Rail quiz with 80% or better
Ability to read and match numbers quickly and accurately
Ability to differentiate between colors for vehicle identification
Ability to read and understand location cards and work orders
Ability to read and understand SDS
Ability to write, read, and comprehend basic English
Ability to drive both standard and automatic automobiles
Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal
Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, )
Must have a valid driver's license; good driving record with the ability to maintain the same
Must pass AWC pre-placement background clearances including pre-employment drug screening, HPE physical demand testing
High School Diploma and/or GED
Good and regular attendance
Good visual ability and auditory ability
Positively represent AWCT
Strong attention to detail
Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Drive vehicles to and from specified locations in the yard, , and on and off rail cars.
Make certain all vehicles are parked in proper locations and bayed
Understand and apply all AWC, customer, AAR, safety and quality standards/policies.
Follow all safety guidelines to guarantee the job is done in a safe
Identify vehicles and insert documentation as
Inform Managers of any issues that could affect production or quality
Log processed work into computer programs or tracking system as
Meet or exceed established production and quality
Read and match VIN numbers quickly and accurately to ensure movement of proper
Visually verifies and inspects vehicles for
Open or close railcar
Raise and lower railcar
Secure customer vehicles to railcars by using chocks and tie-downs as
Lift, set and pin bridge
Operate buck ramps and stationary loading
Properly store chocks and tie-
Keep work areas, vans, appropriate work attire, etc. clean and
Notify supervision of anyworkplace hazards or unsafe conditions immediately upon
Report accidents and injuries immediately and follow up with the completion of the appropriate forms.
Other duties as