2nd Shift Yard Switcher at The Distribution Group Inc

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Yard switching, Trailer inspection, Equipment fueling, Docking trailers, Reefer unit operation, DVCR reporting, Tractor-trailer operation, Two-wheeler operation, One ton van operation, Safety compliance, Documentation, Shuttle driving

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Van Eerden Foodservice is actively seeking GREAT PEOPLE who can deliver a GREAT EXPERIENCE to our Customers! Come join our team! Van Eerden is a food distribution company that has been in operation for almost 100 years. As a 4th generation, family-owned and operated company, our goal is not to become the largest distributor, but be the market’s preeminent distributor of choice. We take great pride in our employees. Part of our Fresh Approach to Foodservice is offering the best possible customer experience. A very important component of this is the work done in the Transportation Department. Position Location: Grand Rapids, MI Schedule range: Sunday-Thursday. Typical hours: Sundays 3:30pm-1:00am, Mondays-Thursdays 2:30pm-12:00am until finished includes holidays. Overview: This role supports the overall Distribution operation by unloading, fueling and moving trailers in and out of dock doors, around the trailer pad area and to and from our maintenance providers. Description of Position activities: * Complete spot inspections of trailers including: lights, exterior damage, and reefer unit. * Unload and fuel all equipment as it returns from a route. Ensure equipment is clean, ready and road worthy for next trip. * Accurately complete paperwork for yard check, fuel tank reporting, DVCR reports, etc. * Back trailers to docks and set reefer temperatures for outbound loading. Set wheel chocks to ensure for safe loading/unloading while trailer is in the door. * Shuttle equipment between garage and Company yard. * Make product pick-ups as directed by warehouse and transportation management. * Perform route duties on occasion/ shuttle runs on occasion. Requirements: * One year of experience is preferred. May consider candidates with newly obtained CDL-A License. * Must be 21 years old or older. * High school education or equivalent. * Must have CDL-A license with doubles endorsement * Must have the ability to operate a tractor/trailer, two-wheeler and a one ton van. * No felonies * Must have English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

The yard switcher is responsible for moving trailers in and out of dock doors, fueling equipment, and performing spot inspections. They also ensure trailers are clean and road-ready while maintaining accurate records for yard checks and fuel reporting.