Driver Switcher

Leggett & Platt • Conover, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a Switcher Driver within our Automotive team to help support our Automotive business. Leggett & Platt is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry. Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives. As a Switcher Driver, you will have the opportunity to drive a tractor-trailer on company property backing in trailers to the correct loading dock. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring efficient trailer movement for loading and unloading operations. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought.

Requirements

• Must be at least 22 years old with a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Have at least one (1) year verifiable Over-the-Road experience.
• Pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen.
• Meet all DOT and Company requirements.
• Follow verbal instructions and use simple math.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend information, reports instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed or oral instructions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Checks schedule and receives assignment from supervisor.
• Drives switcher tractor in a safe manner.
• Locates trailer by trailer number and property attaches (air brakes, etc) to the switcher tractor.
• Backs trailers into dock or unloading area as instructed by lead person or supervisor.
• Gets out of the tractor and opens or closes the trailer doors.
• May put seals on trailer door after closing.
• Uses a two-way radio to communicate with others concerning moving trailers.
• Check oil, fuel, tires, batteries, etc. on vehicle and report any defects to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED