Warehouse Yard Switcher - 2nd Shift

Suntory•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Warehouse Yard Switcher. This safety-critical position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate movement, securement, and positioning of trailers within the yard and at dock doors. The role protects employees, equipment, facilities, and product by ensuring trailers are moved, staged, and secured according to PBV safety standards and approved operating procedures. The primary responsibility is yard switching and dock-to-yard/yard-to-dock trailer operations in support of Transportation, Production, Warehouse, and Vertique operations. Secondary warehouse tasks may be assigned as needed, provided they do not interfere with yard, dock, or trailer safety responsibilities. Duties may vary by facility and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
At least six months of verifiable yard switching or tractor-trailer experience.
Basic computer and HMI skills.
Ability to pass PBV Yard Switcher Training and Skills Test.
Ability to climb into, enter, and exit the Yard Switcher cab.
Ability to see in poor outdoor conditions, including rain and low light.
Ability to use warehouse and yard management software and technology.
Ability to work extended shifts as needed.
Good recordkeeping, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A.

Responsibilities

Spot, move, and position empty and loaded trailers between docks and designated yard locations.
Back trailers safely, including in blind-side and tight-space situations, while minimizing risk to people, product, and infrastructure.
Ensure trailers are properly aligned, secured, and dock-ready before loading or unloading.
Maintain orderly trailer placement to support efficient yard flow and dock utilization.
Confirm dock status and obtain clear authorization before moving a trailer.
Do not move trailers when dock safety devices are missing, damaged, or engaged, or when trailer status is unclear.
Operate yard switcher tractors safely in accordance with PBV policies and OSHA requirements.
Perform daily inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns.
Remain aware of pedestrians and equipment traffic.
Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.
Perform secondary warehouse tasks as assigned, provided they do not interfere with yard, dock, or trailer safety responsibilities.

Benefits

Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
401(k) with a company match.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, plus supplemental health plan options including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization coverage.
Saving and spending accounts.
Company-paid telemedicine services.
Free counseling and information services.
Wellness program.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid disability coverage.
Adoption assistance.
Education assistance.
Legal service plan option.
Pay advance option.