Traffic - Switcher

Hollingsworth • Auburn, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Switches trailers to and from yard and docks. Locates and moves trailers as directed by Receiving, Shipping, & Traffic personnel. Moves trailers to docks and yard as directed by dispatcher. Complies with all Traffic procedures and safety procedures. Organizes trailers in the yard. Communicates and contributes to department goals and objectives. Communicates any equipment damage to management. Performs yard checks daily. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• Active/current Driver’s License, preferably CDL.
• 2 years Switcher experience.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to listen and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to organize and complete all necessary paperwork in English.
• Ability to sit occasionally.
• Ability to stand frequently.
• Ability to walk frequently.
• Ability to drive continuously.
• Ability to reach above occasionally.
• Ability to bend/stoop occasionally.
• Ability to lift/carry 0-10 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to lift/carry 10-20 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to lift/carry 20-50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to lift/carry 50-100 lbs rarely.
• Ability to lift/carry over 100 lbs rarely.
• Ability to push/pull frequently.
• Ability to use hands for fine manipulation frequently.

Responsibilities

• Locates and moves trailers as directed by Receiving, Shipping, & Traffic personnel.
• Moves trailers to docks and yard as directed by dispatcher.
• Complies with all Traffic procedures.
• Complies with all safety procedures.
• Organizes trailers in the yard.
• Communicates and contributes to department goals and objectives.
• Communicates any equipment damage to management.
• Performs yard checks daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees