Do you have a Class A CDL and are interested in a new opportunity? Knape & Vogt is currently seeking a Warehouse Switch Driver to join our esteemed team at our Wyoming Distribution Center! Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!
Company Overview:
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What’s In It For You?
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
What You Will Get To Do:
- Transport full and empty trailers between designated docks, and parking spaces
- Assist warehouse personnel with tasks between trailer switches which may include: build pallets for shipments, pallet wrapping, pre-load scanning, loading and unloading freight and labeling
- Inspects truck and trailer equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, dollies, and deck for defects prior to spotting in load bays
- Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured
- Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with warehouses, supervisors, or other drivers
- Maintain organization of the trailer yard to ensure the efficient and safe transport of trailers
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of work area
- Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation, including the user and operation of trailer jacks, landing gear, and wheel chocks
- Review documents or materials for compliance with relevant policies or DOT regulations (such as a Bill of Lading, Bill of Materials, Shipping Manifest) and storing them in a proper manner during transport
What You Will Bring:
- 1 year of commercial tractor-trailer driving or switcher experience
- High School diploma or GED
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook
- Valid Michigan Driver’s license, clean driving record, DOT Medical Card, or ability to obtain a DOT-required medical certification, CDL
- Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
- Ability to work with other team members on the warehouse and production floor
- Ability to communicate cross-functionally throughout the organization; Good verbal and written communication
