What is the role of a Switcher Driver - 2nd Shift at Peterson Farms Inc?

The Switcher Driver - 2nd Shift position at Peterson Farms Inc is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Switcher Driver - 2nd Shift job located?

Hart, Michigan, 49420, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Switcher Driver - 2nd Shift role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Switcher Driver - 2nd Shift position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Switcher Driver - 2nd Shift job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Switcher Driver - 2nd Shift position at Peterson Farms Inc?

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Switcher Driver - 2nd Shift at Peterson Farms Inc | Jobs and Employment

OVERVIEW

The primary role of this position is to support on-campus movement of trailers, tankers, flat beds, and any other movements of product between plants. CDL Required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

Performs pre-trip inspections on vehicle and reports any problems to the onsite maintenance department and/or takes equipment to the shop for repairs. DVIR required.
Ensure trucks are fueled.
Responsible for keeping the truck and trailers clean and organized.
Transport loads to Peterson Farms from assigned destination.
Ensure load has the proper paperwork as to what is being transferred.
Occasionally transfer non-perishable items such as packaging supplies, equipment, etc. from plant to plant.
Rotate on-call for weekends paid in 4-hour increments per call-ins for tanker swaps at plants.
Other duties as assigned.
Transfer product via CMV road tractor to freezer facility across town (5 miles each way).
Will be required to present for random DOT screens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school graduate or equivalent
Class A CDL required

Work Experience

One year manufacturing experience desirable
Two years CDL driving experience required

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions.
Ability to work safely and follow all safety procedures & report safety violations.
Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.
Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
Required to obtain company-issued hilo license and operate hilos/forklifts.
Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate a PC (keyboard/mouse) and respond to emails.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job Competencies:

Job Competencies

Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner. Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely.
Safety Awareness – Demonstrates use of safe and proper work methods and follows established safety procedures. Reports and corrects working conditions that may increase risk factors for injury.
Technical Skills/Knowledge – Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce and behaves in a manner that does not cause harm to others based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views and welcomes feedback; uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and working relationships.
Adaptability – Has ability to focus on the benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive, objective manner, views change as learning opportunity; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Integrity & Honesty.
Flexibility – Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow; works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifts material/product weighing up to 30 pounds frequently (with assistance); lifts material/product weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally (with assistance).
Stands, walks, uses hands/fingers to handle or feel, uses hands/arms to reach, sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls while performing functions of position.
Constant mental and visual alertness (including peripheral vision and depth perception) required to avoid serious injury to self and others and to perform quality functions of position.
Color vision may be required to perform quality function of position.
Eye, hearing, hair nets, bump hats, lab coats may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and results.

Switcher Driver - 2nd Shift at Peterson Farms Inc – Hart, Michigan

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