Yard Switcher​/Warehouse Associate

Essential Functions

• Safely operate yard trucks to move trailers in and out of designated areas.
• Operate various types of trucks including roll-off trucks, tankers, and those with manual and auto transmissions.
• Maintain organization within the yard to facilitate efficient operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding trailer movements and any issues that arise.
• Move product in the warehouse using a variety of material‑handling heavy machinery ("cherry-picker", for example).
• Safely and accurately move product from reserve to picking locations while meeting established productivity and efficiency performance standards.
• Accurately read and apply picking labels to cases from stock locations for outbound orders.
• Safely and accurately move product from inventory stock locations to staging lanes or conveyor induct stations.
• Accurately follow RF or voice‑directed picking instructions, selecting the required product/quantities.
• Participate in counting of physical inventory.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Immediately report breakage to supervisor.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicates hazards and/or suggests improvements to manager.
• Arrive to work, meetings, appointments and other work‑related functions on time and as scheduled.
• Meet established goals and objectives.
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Warehouse environment; may be subjected to loud noise, temperature and weather extremes.

• Pallet jack
• Forklift
• Cherry picker
• Reach truck
• RF device
• Voice pick system
• Time clock
• Office equipment (including computer/printer, fax, photocopier, calculator, and telephone).

Manual dexterity, visual acuity, reaching, bending, sitting, standing, frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

• Must have a valid license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proven experience driving tractor‑trailers or similar heavy‑duty vehicles is preferred.
• Familiarity with load unloading procedures and freight handling techniques.
• Strong understanding of route driving and logistics operations.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience moving product using a variety of material‑handling heavy machinery ("cherry-picker", for example) is preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 6 months of hire;
  Certified forklift operator preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Must be able to work extended daily hours as business volume requires.
• Must be able to work all holiday hours or overtime as needed.