Night Shift Switcher Operator

WASEYABEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC•Holland, MI

7d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

As a Night Shift Switcher Operator you are essential to the daily operations of Zip Xpress. In this role you will practice safe operation of class A vehicles on private and public roadways, strategically move customer and partner trailers to and from warehouses, and work to serve as an example of Zip Xpress’ culture.

Requirements

Must be able to support the Zip Xpress culture with a focus on teamwork and a commitment to service
Verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Transportation and Logistics
Knowledge of loading and unloading tractor-trailer best practices
Knowledge of load securement best practices
Valid CDL-A and DOT medical card
At least 2 years of CDL-A tractor-trailer experience

Responsibilities

Follow instructions/guidance of upper management.
Serve as a great example of the Zip Culture by understanding, and consistently following, and maintaining the policies and procedures of Zip Xpress.
Must demonstrate being discrete, prompt, and professional.
Adhering to guidelines on safe freight placement and securement.
Safely operating a commercial vehicle on public and private roadways.
Traveling to local area customer accounts and picking up loaded and dropping off empty trailers.
Maneuvering company trailers and partner carrier trailers in the yard.
Backing trailers to bay doors and utilizing a hi-lo to stage product on the warehouse floor.
Fueling trucks and trailer reefer units, scaling trailers to ensure proper weight distribution and tonnage.
Unloading load-bars, blankets, and debris from within trailers, sweeping trailers out and ensuring they are clean and ready to be loaded outbound.
Verifying adherence with DOT guidelines for weight distribution and limitations.
Organizing and cleaning used workplaces at the end of each shift.
Any other task as requested by management.