CDL Switcher/Shuttler

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Job Summary (State overall purpose of the job in 2-3 sentences)

The CDL Switcher/Shuttle Driver is responsible for shuttling merchandise or raw materials between properties. They will

also deliver local backhauls as needed.

Essential Job Duties (Most important job duties explained clearly and concisely. If mandatory overtime is required,

please list that here.)

• Demonstrates the ability to operate the following equipment in a safe and knowledgeable manner: tractor/trailer

trucks, straight body trucks, forklifts and floor jacks.

• Operates in a safe and knowledgeable manner tractor/trailer trucks and straight body trucks to and from shipping and

receiving dock areas and other locations as necessary.

• Performs all DOT and Company required pre-trip safety inspections and maintains logs & records as appropriate.

• Keeps a daily record including trip reports and trailer yard inventory.

• Maintains exterior of all dock areas. Included is occasionally sweep and removal of debris, removal of snow and ice

as necessary, inspection and schedule of maintenance of trailer restraints, inspection of exterior dock equipment,

including but not limited to, dock shelters, dock enclosures, dock bumpers, lighting, painting, etc.

• Responsible for inspection of tail end of drop trailer loads to ensure products are properly secured prior to closing

doors, affixing trailer seal on rear doors of drop trailer loads and corrects discrepancies immediately.

• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal

protection; keeps work area clean; stores supplies in designated areas; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports

all job-related injuries to supervision.

• Performs other job-related projects, duties and assignments as directed by warehouse supervision.

• May be responsible for placing paperwork (bill of lading, etc.) on dropped trailers.

• Assists in product transfer from the warehouse racks to the trucks when necessary.

• Maintains general housekeeping duties, sweeps floors, retrieves pallets and distributes to proper locations; performs

light maintenance.

• May perform other duties as required.

Statement of Coverage (In absence of incumbent, outline who will perform the essential duties and responsibilities;

applicable for Quality Supervisors and Managers only.)

N/A

Scope of Responsibility (List Title(s) of Jobs Supervised, Authority to act, number of employees supervised, sales

volume $, projected budget $, level of decision making or impact of decisions made to the organization. An organizational

chart should be included with job description when submitted)

Knowledge and Skill Requirements (Knowledge, skills, and abilities normally required for competent performance in

the job – writing skills, communication skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, license, specific technical skills, etc. List

licenses or professional certifications required for the job.)

• Knowledgeable of Department of Transportation rules and regulations.

• Ability to operate Material Handling equipment.

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Education and Experience (Minimum and preferred educational requirements, years of experience needed to

successfully perform the job – High School or GED, High School plus specialized vocation or technical education, college

degree)

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required. A minimum

of 6 months of driving tractor trailers experience preferred

Professional Licenses or Certifications (List professional licenses or certificates required for the job)

CDL Class A Driver’s license.

DOT Medical Card.

CDL Tank Vehicle Endorsement (if applicable).

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job)

Will be required to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While

performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must occasionally stoop or kneel.

Place an “x” in the box for each of the categories below:

Sitting Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: x Continuously:

Standing Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: x Continuously:

Walking Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Driving Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously: x

Using hands Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously: x

Climbing Seldom: Occasionally: x Frequently: Continuously:

Stooping, Kneeling Seldom: Occasionally: x Frequently: Continuously:

Talking, Hearing Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously: x

Weight: Place an “x” in the box for each of the categories below:

Up to 10 pounds Seldom/Never: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously: x

Up to 25 pounds Seldom/Never: Occasionally: Frequently: x Continuously:

Up to 50 pounds Seldom/Never: Occasionally: x Frequently: Continuously:

Up to 100 pounds Seldom/Never: x Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

More than 100 lbs

with a pallet jack.

Seldom/Never: x Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Activity Frequency

Floor to Waist Lift Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Waist to Eye Lift Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Two Handed Carry Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

One Handed Carry Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Pushing Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: x Continuously:

Pulling Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: x Continuously:

Overhead Work Standing Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Low Work Standing Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Kneeling Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Low Work Sitting Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Squat Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Overhead Working Lying on Back Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Climbing Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Repetitive Squatting Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Crawling Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Ladder Climbing Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

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Repetitive Twisting Standing Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Repetitive Twisting Sitting Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Balance on Level Surfaces Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Balance on Uneven Surfaces Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Balance on Ladder Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Balance on Beam/Scaffold Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Hand Dexterity Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Finger Dexterity Seldom: Occasionally: Frequently: Continuously:

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of the job)

Warehouse noise levels are usually moderate.

Place an “x” in the box for each of the categories below:

Lighting Poor: Fair: x Good:

Temperature Poor: x Fair: Good:

Ventilation Poor: Fair: Good: x

Vibration Poor: Fair: x Good:

Noise Poor: Fair: x Good:

Other: Poor: Fair: Good:

Travel Required (Indicate type of travel and % of time travel is required)

Travel outside of the assigned route not required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.