1st Shift - Switcher Driver

Metrolina Greenhouses; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Switcher to safely move trailers between docks in a fast-paced outdoor and indoor setting. You will support dock and labor teams while maintaining a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires 1+ year(s) experience driving a switcher or OTR trailer, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to multitask as part of a collaborative operations team in a greenhouse environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience driving a switcher or OTR trailer.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, reliable, able to multitask, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Drive 18-wheelers from dock to dock within the facilities
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Communicate with the dock crews, drivers, and other switchers throughout the facility
• Conduct yard checks
• Operate the fuel truck when needed
• Complete dock work as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Switcher driving

Job description

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not supervise nor directly manage a team.

Position Summary

A successful Switcher will safely and timely move trailers from dock to dock on the facility, in a fast-paced setting. They will also support and help out the dock and other labor teams throughout the division as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive 18-wheelers from dock to dock within the facilities
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Communicate with the dock crews, drivers, and other switchers throughout the facility
• Conduct yard checks
• Operate the fuel truck when needed
• Complete dock work as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) experience driving a switcher or OTR trailer
• Detailed-oriented, accurate, reliable, able to multitask, and be a team player

Physical Requirements

• Active driver's license that allows the employee to drive in the given state

Job Setting & Physical Demands

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens. There are occasional needs to work on scaffolding. Position requires long‑term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Candidate must have the ability to operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to driving the appropriate switcher trucks. Must have the ability to consistently lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.