Company Overview
We Look Forward to Meeting You!
We know finding the right job that fits your life is important. If you're looking for a manufacturing role in a company that offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, stability, competitive wages, and growth opportunities, then Haworth is the place for you! Regardless of your skill level or background, we believe everyone can contribute to our company's success. We value our members and invest in their development and well-being to help them succeed.
In business for more than 70 years, Haworth is a family-owned, global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. In addition to our heritage of innovative design and quality products, we are proud of our members who have contributed to our company's success and stability.
You're looking for a good job, and we're looking for good people. Let's meet!
Why Haworth? Find outhere!
Here at Haworth, our Members enjoy the following benefits from their first day of employment:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401K with company match
4 weeks Paid Time Off Accrual by pay period
Bonus opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Parental Leave
On-site 24-hour Fitness Center (Holland only)
Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)
Plus, $100 in meal vouchers your first two weeks!
Job Overview
We are currently looking for a Switch Truck Driver to join our team in Holland.
Facilitates loading and unloading activities by spotting trailers to dock doors within the Distribution Center and larger campus.
Major Responsibilities
Responsible for safely moving from trailer pool location to and from building. Ensures door seals are applied after loading completion, and responsible for container inspection in accordance with Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) requirements.
Utilizes in-vehicle tablets to communicate spotting of trailers and daily activities.
Travels occasionally on public roads to off-site locations to spot and move trailers.
Responsible for tractor, leased trailers, contract and rental trailers, including light maintenance, e.g. regular checking of fluid levels, trouble-shooting air-lines and communicating unsafe conditions (leaks, bad brakes, tires or visible damage, etc.).
Coordinates trailer pools location and trailer counts. Works with LPE on daily morning yard check verification of equipment in the yard.
Do you meet these qualifications?
EDUCATION
High school education or equivalent (equivalent defined as equivalent degree OR job-specific work experience OR combination of education & job-specific work experience; three years job-specific work experience equals one year of formal education).
WORK REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE
Two years recent (within the last five years) experience with all-weather semi-tractor driving.
ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Large machinery and equipment used in work areas. Possibility of cuts, scrapes or bruises.
Moderate exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants. May also be exposed to glue, solvent, heat, paint, fiberglass, and denatured alcohol.
Constant mental and visual alertness required to avoid potential serious injury to self and others in all work groups.
Eye protection required; hearing protection may be required.
Moves and may lift materials and/or products weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more (assistance given with heavier objects).
Walks, bends, twists, turns, reaches and lifts while performing functions of position.
Standing required for extended periods.
Work requires regular repetitive arm and hand movement.
May be required to climb stairs and ladders.
Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship required.
Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:
Ability to obtain/maintain valid Class A Certified Driver's License (CDL) and any necessary endorsements/permits (i.e., valid industrial truck operator's permit, hazardous material endorsement).
Working familiarity with Semi-tractor auto / manual transmissions.
Ability to pass DOT physical.
Must be able to successfully pass all required road tests (including leaser's driving test).
Ability to read maps.
Ability to utilize appropriate electronic production system to complete job duties, along with the respective technology tools, e.g. personal computer (PC), tablet, keyboard, mouse, RF gun.
*Please be aware that applicants will only be considered for the shift they have selected as their available working hours.
Haworth Values
At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.
We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.
Join the Haworth family. Apply for this job, or learn more about the many possibilities at Haworth, at https://Careers.Haworth.com.
As an EEO/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.