Yard Switcher - 3rd Shift -Starting Salary $25

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in United States, South Carolina, Lancaster seeks a yard switcher operator to move trailers to and from loading docks and yard locations, following all safety rules.

You will operate a heavy 18-wheeler cab, perform routine checks, and assist with material flow and minor maintenance as needed. Valid Class A CDL and forklift experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least six months of truck driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL License required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard switcher and 18-wheeler cab to move trailers to and from loading docks and yard locations.
• Read schedules and coordinate with drivers to meet delivery requirements.
• Follow all safety rules and complete quality checks per control plans.
• Report accidents or near-misses immediately and maintain clean work areas.
• Possibly perform minor maintenance and assist with material handling as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to support efficient material flow.

Skills

Truck driving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Quality checks

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead hoist

Air tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for safely operating a yard switcher to move trailers to and from loading docks and designated yard locations.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for safely operating a yard switcher to move trailers to and from loading docks and designated yard locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Use an 18-wheeler cab to move dressed axle front & rear products
• Read and understand the schedule and have trucks moved to satisfy customer's delivery requirements
• Following all site safety rules and safe operating practices
• Adhering to all work instructions and completing all quality checks as defined in the control plans
• Report all accidents and near miss incidents immediately
• Maintain excellent housekeeping at all times
• Job function may include jobs associated with minor maintenance and material handling of front and rear axles
• Be an effective team member and help other operators within the Team when needed. Working as a team member is essential to the successful operation of the Team
• Material Switchers may be asked to perform more than one function per day to assist material flow
• Must be able to work required overtime as scheduled
• Job function may require candidate to train new employees
• Operators may also be required to run various pneumatic tools and hoists
• Operators may be asked to perform more than one function per day to assist with material flow

Qualifications

• Constant standing and movement (bending, stooping, lifting) to perform various functions
• Required to move front and rear axles and brake components
• Use of overhead hoist or lift truck will be required in making some set ups as well as the use of air tools
• Exercise sound judgment in reacting to problems inherent to the process
• A High School Diploma or GED certificate is required
• Candidate must have at least six months of truck driving experience
• Valid Class A CDL License required
• Forklift experience required