Warehouse Yard Switcher

Suntory; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Warehouse Yard Switcher to join our team. This safety-critical role moves, docks, and positions trailers within the yard and at dock doors, supporting Transportation, Production, and Warehouse operations.

The position emphasizes safe driving, proper trailer alignment, and adherence to PBV safety standards. A strong focus on housekeeping, inspections, and collaboration with cross-functional teams is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL Class A preferred.
• Six months yard switching or tractor-trailer experience.
• Basic computer and HMI skills.
• Ability to pass PBV Yard Switcher Training and Skills Test.
• Ability to climb/enter/exit the Yard Switcher Cab.
• Good recordkeeping and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Spot, move, and position trailers between docks and yard locations.
• Back up safely with blind-side and tight-space maneuvers.
• Ensure trailers are dock-ready before loading/unloading.
• Maintain orderly trailer placement for yard flow and dock utilization.
• Confirm dock status and obtain authorization before moving any trailer.

Skills

Basic computer skills

HMI skills

Recordkeeping

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A preferred

Tools

Warehouse management software

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Venturesis seeking a Warehouse Yard Switcher to join our team.

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members. We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Warehouse Yard Switcher Role Overview

The Warehouse Yard Switcher is a safety-critical position responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate movement, securement, and positioning of trailers within the yard and at dock doors. This role directly protects employees, equipment, facilities, and product by ensuring trailers are moved, staged, and secured in accordance with PBV safety standards and approved operating procedures.The primary responsibility of this position is yard switching and dock-to-yard/yard-to-dock trailer operations in support of Transportation, Production, Warehouse, and Vertique operations. Secondary warehouse tasks may be assigned as needed, provided they do not interfere with yard, dock, or trailer safety responsibilities. Duties may vary by facility and business needs.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Efficiently spot, move, and position empty and loaded trailers between docks and designated yard locations.
• Demonstrate strong backing skills, including blind-side and tight-space maneuvers, while minimizing risk to people, product, and infrastructure.
• Ensure trailers are properly aligned, secured, and dock-ready prior to loading or unloading.
• Maintain orderly trailer placement to support efficient yard flow and dock utilization.
• Confirm dock status and receive clear authorization before moving any trailer.
• Do not move trailers when dock safety devices are missing, damaged, engaged, or when trailer status is unclear.
• Operate yard switcher tractors safely in accordance with PBV policies and OSHA requirements.
• Perform daily inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians and equipment traffic.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.
• Operate yard switcher tractors safely in accordance with PBV policies and OSHA requirements.
• Perform daily inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians and equipment traffic.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required. CDL Class A preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months of verifiable yard switching or tractor-trailer experience.
• Basic computer and HMI skills.
• Able to pass PBV Yard Switcher Training and Skills Test.
• Ability to climb/enter/exit the Yard Switcher Cab.
• Ability to see in poor outside conditions such as rain and low light.
• Ability to interface and use warehouse and yard management software and technology.
• Ability to work extended shifts as needed.
• Good recordkeeping, written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
• Saving and spending accounts
• Company-paid telemedicine services
• Free counseling and information services
• Wellness program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal service plan option
• Pay advance option

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]