What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Switcher position at ADUSA Distribution and Transportation?
Category/Area of Expertise: Transportation
Job Requisition: 470217
Address: USA-VA-Disputanta-6500 Enterprise Drive
Store Code: DC 20 Tran General
ADUSA Transportation is the transportation company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing transportation services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Transportation delivers fresh and nonperishable products to local brand stores and supports the sustainability of the supply chain by returning recyclable items to recycling centers for processing. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to become a fully integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit .
PRIMARY PURPOSE
As a switcher, it will be your responsibility to safely move trailers as needed for loading or unloading of grocery, perishables, and salvage in a timely and efficient manner.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Move trailers into appropriate dock doors for loading and unloading of product for various departments
- Move trailers into appropriate dock door for unloading of salvage product returning from retail stores
- Move trailers as directed by YMS to any and all other locations (where applicable)
- Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.
- Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in maintaining accurate temperature log for all running reefers on the yard
- Maintain running list of all common carrier trailers moved into doors during shifts
- Complete yard audits within YMS using hand held computers (where applicable)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Some facilities may require a Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Some facilities may require you to be at least 21 years of age
- Some facilities may require a clean driving record with 3 years (or 300,000 miles) experience.
- Must be able to meet expected work standards as established accurately and safely.
- Must be able to work needed schedule to perform assigned duties
- Familiarity/experience in a distribution environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to pass D.O.T. physical and drug screen at facilities where a CDL is a requirement.
- Work in a -5 degree to 90 degree Fahrenheit environment (temperature varies within each department) for extended periods of time.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent driving skills
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate and complete required record keeping functions
- Ability to read and understand written and numeric product identifiers
We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email