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Waseyabek Development Company Night Shift Switcher Operator in Holland, Michigan
Night Shift Switcher Operator
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
COMMUNICATION
- Effectively and regularly communicate with the Zip Xpress Operations Manager and dispatching staff.
- Support Zip Xpress' values, principles, vision, and mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Lift up to 50lbs frequently to occasionally
- Stand/walk/sit for up to 12 hours per day
- Bend and Twist frequently
- Reach/work above shoulders frequently
- Fine manipulations frequently
- Gross manipulation frequently
- Push/pull frequently
PAY RATE & SCHEDULE
$25 per hour starting wage
Monday through Friday workweek, alternate schedule as requested.
Shifts typically start at 5pm
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical warehouse environments and public & private roadway usage
TRAVEL
This position does not require additional