Shuttle Driver- Richmond

Auto Warehousing Company; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Prescription, Dental

Vacation, Holiday and Sick Benefits

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

Auto Warehousing Company, located at the Port of Richmond in California, is seeking a full-time vehicle processing associate. The role involves moving vehicles for processing and release, washing and fueling as needed, and coordinating with shipping teams to optimize space and flow.

Candidates should be able to read VINs and documents, work safely, and perform basic English reading/writing. A valid driver's license and physical stamina are required for day-to-day duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to strict production and quality standards.
• Communicate diplomatically; work under pressure.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Maintain confidentiality of work documents.
• Pass driver's safety test at 80% or better.
• Read and match numbers quickly and accurately.
• Read and understand location cards and work orders.
• Read and understand SDS.
• Write, read, and comprehend basic English.
• Able to drive both standard and automatic vehicles; lift 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles for processing and release to rail or haul-away carrier.
• Drive vehicles to shipping areas and other lots.
• Wash and fuel cars; keep shop area clean.
• Read and interpret VINs, repair orders, and other documents.
• Log work into tracking system; meet production and quality standards.
• Follow safety guidelines and attend safety meetings.
• Work as part of a team; report hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Vehicle handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

VIN reading

Documentation literacy

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Job description

Auto Warehousing Company has been in business since 1962, we are the largest full service auto servicing and processing company in the nation. AWC provides a variety of services for auto manufacturers, including loading and unloading new vehicles onto railcars, installing accessories, body repair, and general vehicle inspection and processing. Our facility is located in California at the beautiful Port of Richmond. This is a Union Facility we provide great benefits a Fun Family atmosphere, Employee programs and Good Incentives

Benefits:

• Full Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Health Benefits with low weekly cost to you!
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Benefits
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan

This position is eligible for a generous benefits package supporting both physical and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance for associates, spouses, and children; basic life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance and pension contributions. Associates have paid holidays, personal, vacation and sick days, and bereavement leave.

• WORK SHIFTS: Monday to Friday including Saturday/Sunday as needed. (No exceptions)
• WORK HOURS: 7:00 am - 3:30 PM (with overtime possibilities)

Position Description/Summary of Position:

• To move vehicles for processing and release to rail or haul-away carrier, also move vehicles to shipping
  companies and consolidates (bunches) vehicles to make room for other vehicles.
• Associates drive vehicles from lots to shop to shipment areas. Will wash and fuel cars. May throw mats
  and other basic accessories for the Accessory shop. Responsible for various clean-up tasks such as
  breaking down cardboard.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Tasks:

• 1. Able to wash cars.
• 2. Drive vehicles to and from specified locations.
• 3. Ensure vehicles are available for work in the other areas.
• 4. Ensure vehicles are parked in proper locations.
• 5. Ensure yard quality standards are maintained.
• 6. Follow all safety guidelines and attend safety meetings.
• 7. Gases and drives vehicles through car wash.
• 8. Identify vehicles and insert documentation as required.
• 9. Inform Leads or Managers of significant departmental issues.
• 10. Keep Leads, Managers, and others informed of significant issues.
• 11. Log processed work into computer program or tracking system as required.
• 12. Meet or exceed established production and quality standards.
• 13. Move vehicles from staging areas to shipping bay location.
• 14. Must be able to follow directions.
• 15. Must read and match VIN numbers quickly and accurately to ensure movement of proper vehicles.
• 16. Park new vehicles in assigned areas.
• 17. Performs job in a safe manner.
• 18. Read and understand VIN numbers, repair orders, purchase orders, purge sheets, and other documents
  to complete work.
• 19. Visually verifies that vehicle is damage free.
• 20. Work as part of a team.
• 21. Daily clean up.
• 22. May put throw in parts into vehicles.
• 23. Notify supervisor of any workplace hazards or unsafe conditions .
• 24. Participate in facility safety efforts by attending monthly safety meetings, report accidents and injuries
  on appropriate forms, and communicates the procedure to all appropriate customers/vendors and AWC
  personnel.
• 25. Understand policies, including but not limited to company safety policies.
• 26. Upkeep and maintenance of work area.
• 27. Other duties assigned by lead or manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to adhere to strict production and quality standards without variance.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically. Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Ability to interact with others effectively; work as a team; good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to keep confidential any work documents seen or conversations heard during performance of job duties.
• Ability to pass driver's safety test at 80% or better.
• Ability to read and match numbers quickly and accurately.
• Ability to read and understand location cards and work orders.
• Ability to read and understand SDS.
• Ability to write, read, and comprehend basic English.
• Able to drive both standard and automatic automobiles. Able to lift 35 pounds

PLEASE NOTE: (ALL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE)

• Candidate must have a current valid driver's license & good driving record (no more than 2 moving violations in the past 12 months and no more than 3 in the last 3 years)
• Able to drive automatic automobile vehicles and past onsite drivers test
• Able to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions; able to lift 35 to 40 pounds; have good visual and auditory ability.

Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.