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| Job Category: | Driver (Non CDL) |
| Job Title: | Switcher/Yardman |
| Company Country: | United States |
| State: | Michigan - MI |
| City: | Grand Rapids |
| Zip: | 49512 |
| Job Description: |
Position Summary: If you are an experienced driver who is safety conscious customer focused, and possess a pleasant outgoing attitude, this is a great opportunity to continue your career with one of the nation's largest logistics companies. Perform driving duties and special assignments as directed by the Operations Supervisor or Manager. The schedule for this position is: Thursday, Friday and Saturday NIGHTS 6:00PM to 6:00AM -12 hours per day / 36 hours per week. Major Responsibilities: Job requirements may include: -Performs inspection of vehicle prior to and after operation of, moves trailers in and out of dock as directed by management, couples and uncouples double trailers as needed. -Chocking trailers as they are spotted for loading and unloading and pulling from doors, the placement of nose supports for 28 ft trailers when spotted at dock doors -Orderly maintaining of the yard, inspection of trailers prior to loading. -Support and participate with Safety Team meetings and activities -Also may perform duties of lift driver, warehouse floor scrubber, scanner, maintenance and other tasks assigned by management. Will be responsible for inputting data computer system -Ability to work additional shifts as needed. -Detail oriented -Ability to maintain a clean, safe driving record. -Ability to perform tasks safely in a high stress environment -Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: -At least 23 years of age required -CDL Class A required -2 years of verifiable driving experience in the last 5 years required -2 years of clean DMV/MVR record required -High School Diploma or equivalent required -Driving school and or safety certifications preferred -Dealing with people skills, reliable and customer oriented, ability to work independently are required -Ability to work in non-climate controlled environments required -Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 25lbs/12kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Headquartered in Reading, Pa., Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies throughout the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding and carrier management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer Work Locations : MI |
| Employer: |
Penske |
| Post Date: | 01/19/2012 |
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