SWITCHER; CDL ) Relay Transportation Center - Fredericksburg, VA

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to safely operate switcher, and to unload and move trailers as needed.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Checks trailer availability and scheduling requirements.
• Starts trailers for cooling.
• Maintains a current CDL-A license.
• Carries jugs to the dock.
• Unloads cases of milk crates or pallets of corrugated material from trailers and keeps empty trailers available at dock for loading.
• Switches trailers out for corrugated and milk shipping as need.
• Checks temperature of loaded milk trailers hourly.
• Responsible for taking trailers to shop, calling for maintenance, or calling for replacement trailers as needed.
• Takes switcher and trailers to refueling station.
• Relieves caseroom associates for breaks.
• Adapts to various situations and adjusts to shifting priorities.
• Meets company established attendance policy, and performs essential job functions throughout the established scheduled and extended work hours, as well as during inclement weather conditions, when demand requires.
• Abides by all company mandated safety/health rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and complies with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Follow company policy Follow company's safety policies and procedure Other duties as may be assigned or required.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service
  - Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal
  - Maintains confidentiality;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Participates in meetings.
• Team Work
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests.
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality Management
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen
  - Understands business implications of decisions;
  Displays orientation to profitability.
• Cost Consciousness
  - Works within approved budget;
  Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity
  - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Adaptability
  - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments.
• Initiative
  - Volunteers readily;
  Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own…