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Yard Truck Driver/Switcher

At FHI, you determine how much money you make, how fast and how far you grow your career. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what your background is, we offer everyone the path to long-term success; the rest is up to you.

Yard Truck Drivers make $18.25 per hour– plus benefits, plus paid time off.

The work is hard and rewarding. Spotter/Yard switchers are required to perform all yard management services in accordance with the best standards of the transportation industry and in compliance with FHI policies and procedures.

FHI is proud of our reputation of employing the industry’s most reliable warehouse professionals. We go the extra mile to develop and retain quality associates and offer a career path to leadership roles with greater pay — an approach our customers acknowledge and appreciate.

We’re looking for an experienced Switcher to join our team.

Responsibilities include:

• Move trailers on the property as directed by customer personnel or systems
• Move trailers around the truck yard, in and out of loading docks
• Verify seals and perform any load status yard checks as required by the facility
• Perform trailer safety checks, including, but not limited to, sliding tandem axles (if required).
• Red Tag trailers if needed.
• Maintain an effective Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) schedule for equipment.

• Please note this is not a travel position and you should live local to the site.

We take pride in doing things right, and that includes the way we treat our associates. We offer:

• $18.25 an hour starting base rate
• Full-time, permanent positions with lots of associate development and internal promotion opportunities
• Various shifts
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time off!
• Awesome referral bonus & more incentives
• FHI offers weekly pay and on-the-job training!

Qualifications Required:

• Must possess a current driver’s license

Experience:

• Prior experience moving and backing up trailers
• Previous switching experience a plus
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions

Skills/Knowledge:

• Good verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English for effective communication.
• Willingness to work the required schedule.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, and customers.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must obey any applicable traffic laws while conducting its operations on behalf of the customer
• Will obey all facility traffic and safety rules as required by specific facilities
• Adhere here to appropriate training records and sign-off procedures as required by each facility

Work Environment:

• This position is designated as safety-sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be comfortable working independently and comfortable being outdoors regardless of the weather conditions.
• Comfortable with sitting for long periods in the confines of a switcher truck cab.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat most of the workday.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms or alarms) in moderate to loud work environments.

Education:

• We believe that skills and experience are what truly matter. While education can be a valuable asset, it is not a strict requirement for success in this role.

If you want to take the first step in building a career, where you are rewarded for working hard, click “Apply now” or visit our Careers page to apply for the warehouse freight handler position.

By submitting this application you are providing consent for FHI to contact you via phone (call or text) or email.

At FHI, you determine how much money you make, how fast and how far you grow your career. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what your background is, we offer everyone the path to long-term success; the rest is up to you.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FHI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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