Switcher Driver I: Yard & Freight Operations

Chewy; Clayton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Chewy.com Discount

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off: up to 80 hours first yr

Care.com backup care

Discounts via LifeMart

Earned Wage Access via Payactiv

Wage increases after 3 months

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Chewy is seeking a Switcher Driver I at our Clayton, IN fulfillment center. The role collaborates with Chewy operations and transportation teams to support inbound/outbound operations and serve as a back-up to the Switcher Driver II.

While driving, you’ll move loaded and empty trailers to position them safely and efficiently. The position requires driving, yard checks, and coordination with carriers and vendors to ensure timely customer deliveries.

Qualifications

• Safety driven mentality.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Pass Chewy’s driving and knowledge proficiency tests.
• Maintenance of Chewy’s internal certification for driving and knowledge proficiency.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to effectively operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate via two-way radio.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• High level of professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Ability to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Adhere to quality and performance standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• A high level of ease with backing and operating heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Work with transportation and operations teams to prioritize tasks.
• Labeling, replenishing, box making, and loading/unloading trailers.
• Fulfilling and organizing orders to ensure customer delivery process is efficient and accurate.
• Work in operational roles such as order picking, outbound docks, or other outbound related functions as needed.
• Perform periodic spot checks of the yard and reporting on equipment.
• Operate a switcher unit a minimum of 5-hours within a 30 calendar day period.
• When driving, ensure switcher equipment is in safe working order to include pre/post-trip inspections, tire condition, and unit hours reporting.
• When driving, safely move carrier trailers within the Chewy yard to include both loads and empties for the Inbound and Outbound docks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in additional training where applicable.

Skills

Safety mindset

Driver's license

Chewy tests

Independent work

Verbal & written comms

Two-way radio

Flexible schedule

Detail oriented

Heavy machinery backing

Job description

Chewy is seeking a Switcher Driver I at our Clayton, IN fulfillment center. The role collaborates with Chewy operations and transportation teams to support inbound/outbound operations and serve as a back-up to the Switcher Driver II.

While driving, you’ll move loaded and empty trailers to position them safely and efficiently. The position requires driving, yard checks, and coordination with carriers and vendors to ensure timely customer deliveries.