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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12006458 JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview:
Drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination to move
trailers within yard to/from assigned dock-door and to/from assigned
parking slot. Verifies equipment condition, equipment number, seal #,
and door/slot number when moving trailer. Makes report of overages,
shortages and breakage/damage. Insures cargo and equipment is secure
prior to moving to prevent injury, shifting of product and equipment
damage. Ensures trailer movement records are maintained in the Warehouse
Management System.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Secures and moves trailers between dock doors and yard parking slots
in accordance with the schedule as determined by the shipping
office, lead, and/or supervisor.
- Verifies condition of and markings on trailer, as well as seal
numbers.
- Maintains records related to hour usage, equipment inspection
sheets, maintenance records, and trailer movement reports.
- Safety - inspects truck equipment and supplies, such as: tires,
lights, breaks, fuel, oil, and water. Ensures equipment is not
driven off the property. A towing company must take the equipment to
any off-site service for repairs that can not be performed on
property.
- Work with supervisor, lead, and shipping office to perform bay
maintenance, pallet inventory, warehouse sanitation / housekeeping
duties when trailer movement is not required.
- Loading and unloading - assists workers in loading and unloading.
Key Results:
- Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for
operational efficiency to improve business process, increase
proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
- Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly
facility.
- Position requires the incumbent\'s performance to meet and
occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for safety,
quality, productivity and customer services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Three to five (3-5) years of tractor-trailer driving experience with
accident-free record required.
- Forklift experience - both sit down and stand up, motorized and non
motorized pallet jack, clamp, reach, and slip sheet.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write legibly
- Must have basic math skills
- Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past
experience and fitness for use
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Solid command of English, both written and verbal.
- Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual
attention
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Spanish speaking a plus
- Team Player
- Action Oriented
- Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
- Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people
- Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment
- Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace
- Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals
through a strong customer focus
The hourly wage for this position is \$27.48, plus shift differential.
Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:
PTO
Company Bonus Plan 401(K) SAVE Plan
Annual Fixed Contribution
8 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
Voluntary Benefits
Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
Tuiti n reimbursement and student loan assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness
incentives
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Referral Program
