Warehouse Lead/ Switcher Driver

Job Description

Job Description

(2nd shift) pay rate $19.00/ Monday- Thursday 5:30pm- 4:00am and OT as needed

General Purpose: The Warehouse Lead / Switcher Driver is responsible for coordinating shipping and receiving logistics

while safely and efficiently managing the movement of trailers within the company yard. This role plays a critical part in

supporting warehouse operations, ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining yard flow, and promoting a safe,

organized, and productive work environment.

Managerial or Supervisory Duties & Responsibilities: None. This is an individual contributor role that provides

operational leadership and coordination.

Individual Contributor Duties & Responsibilities:

Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse Coordination

• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities in accordance with the shipping schedule.

• Check in drivers for live-load pickups and prepare, process, and distribute all required shipping documentation.

• Coordinate deliveries to Bona for RGA drivers and complete all associated shipping paperwork.

• Assist with preload activities to ensure accurate documentation; prepare complete paperwork packets from

loaders for driver pickup.

• Assign loads to forklift drivers to support safe and efficient loading operations.

• Accurately and timely enter shipping and receiving data into SAGE and Nulogy systems, including after-hours

drop-and-hook receipts.

• Monitor receiving dock activities and advise receiving personnel when trailers should be transferred to empties

to maintain contracted on-lot trailer requirements.

• Track and maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.

• Monitor and respond promptly to emails and phone calls throughout the workday.

Yard Switching & Equipment Operations

• Safely and efficiently move empty and loaded trailers within the yard to designated dock doors or staging areas.

• Communicate effectively with warehouse and operations staff using two-way radios.

• Conduct lot checks and dock inspections to ensure proper trailer placement and readiness.

• Inspect trailers and equipment for safety issues prior to movement and report concerns immediately.

• Accurately complete all required yard movement logs, safety documentation, and paperwork.

• Safely operate all RGA Enterprises, Inc. yard equipment in compliance with OSHA and company policies.

• Couple and uncouple trailers and position them accurately at dock doors.

• Maintain awareness of yard traffic, utilize horns appropriately, operate at safe speeds, and wear seat belts at all

times during equipment operation.

• Assist in maintaining facility security by following access control, yard control, and safety procedures.

• Ensure hazards, debris, and obstructions are removed from the company yard.

• Report all accidents, safety incidents, or violations promptly and appropriately.

Safety, Housekeeping, and General Responsibilities

• Perform routine walkthroughs of shipping areas, label rooms, docks, and indoor/outdoor yard areas to ensure

cleanliness, organization, and safety.

• Communicate promptly with drivers and warehouse personnel regarding safety concerns.

• Promote and support a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

• Perform additional duties assigned; management reserves the right to modify responsibilities based on business

needs.

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Travel: NA

Essential - Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong commitment to safety practices and compliance with OSHA and company policies.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and dependable work ethic.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Sound judgment and effective decision-making abilities.

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Accurate reading, writing, and documentation skills.

• Understand yard flow, dock operations, and trailer placement procedures.

• Ability to recognize hazards and take appropriate corrective action.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience operating a yard switcher/terminal tractor in tight or confined spaces.

• At least one (1) year of experience performing safety checks and preventative maintenance inspections.

• Warehouse and shipping/receiving office experience preferred.

• Valid North Carolina Class A Driver's License required.

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Required to stand, sit, and walk for extended and continuous periods.

• Ability to work in varying noise levels and outdoor yard conditions.

• Ability to turn head and look upward as required for safe equipment operation, with or without reasonable

accommodation.

• Work environment includes office settings, warehouse floors, docks, outdoor yard areas, stairs in some

locations, and a facility that manufactures chemicals.

JOB DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job,

nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

• Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable

accommodation or other reasons.

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