Driver, General Labor, Transportation

Shuttle / Switcher Driver

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.

Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.

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Location:

New Johnsonville, TN

Division:
Solutions
Job Posting

Title:

Driver - Shuttle/Switcher
Time Type:
Full Time

The Shuttle/Yard Driver is a dual role. The Shuttle Driver is responsible for traveling to and from the plant site delivering items. They are responsible for the operating condition of the equipment they are in contact with, doing regular daily inspections of the equipment.
Yard Driver is responsive to the customer regarding the movement and spotting of trailers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse and plant in sorting and processing material for shipment or storage. The Yard Driver is also responsible for timely movements and thorough knowledge of on-hand equipment inventory. Daily inventory of equipment located in the yard.

Shuttle/Yard Driver:

• Responsible to maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the customer needs.
• Responsible for accounting for records involving trailer numbers and position of vehicles.
• Must function and interact on a daily basis with warehouse supervisors and comply with warehouse safety requirements.
• Must communicate using cellular telephone or 2-way radio with operations, and warehouse personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must maneuver trucks into loading and unloading position, following signal from loading crew as needed. Also place safety wheel chocks in front of wheel/tire to prevent the trailer from rolling. If pup trailer movement is involved; extra care must be taken on the placement of the trailer jack stand (when at dock, jack stand must be on the ground and in a locked position).
  
  If there is not a jack stand installed on the trailer the customer must be notified.
• Proper use of Airline/Electrical hookup/and Backing procedure is a must.
• Follow all company policies, guidelines, and quality procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the equipment.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and yard

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are delivered promptly and without damage.

• Efficiently delivers equipment and product in a timely manner without damage.
• Proper documentation must accompany freight.

• Keep proper documentation of each load to provide to each site.

• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area (truck), and assist in security of the warehouse
• Will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/ MSDS Standards.
• Participates in safety meetings.

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other power equipment.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and report any defect for repair.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Associates must maintain an active Class A CDL…