Switching Mentor - 2nd shift SWT

Success Factors

• Year-over-year improvement in retention and turnover.
• Year-over-year improvement in DART rating.
• Financial targets as determined by company leadership are met or exceeded.
• Sustained or improved WC costs.
• Sustained or improved direct wage costs.

Behavioral Characteristics

• Positive Attitude
• Upholds FHI Purpose, Vision, and Values
• Treats drivers, customers, and fellow associates with respect
• Attention to detail
• Professional
• Has a positive influence on others
• Good Communicator
• Pro-active safety mindset
• Able to constructively correct unsafe behaviors

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Switcher Responsibilities

• Moves trailers on property as directed by customer personnel or systems.
• Verifies seals and performs any load status yard checks as required by facility.
• Performs trailer safety checks including, but not limited to, sliding tandem axles (if required).
• Red Tags trailers if needed.
• Obey any and all applicable traffic laws while conducting its operations on behalf of the customer.
• Obey all facility traffic and safety rules as required by specific facilities.
• Adhere to appropriate training records and sign off procedures as required by each facility.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes.
• Maintain an effective Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) schedule for equipment.

Mentor Responsibilities

• Engage with new associates prior to their first day.
• Meet with new associates daily before start-up during training.
• Coordinate onboarding which includes acclimating to the team, site tour, introductions to key FHI leaders and customer contacts.
• Beyond initial training, conduct EHS ride along audits weekly for at least four weeks.
• Ensure new associates are familiar with the yard.
• Ensure new associates are familiar with and understand the operation of all door latches within the yard.
• Ensure new associates understand all safety protocols.

Physical Requirements

• Warehouse work environment with varying temperatures, at both hot and cold extremes.
• Must be able to operate a Switching Truck safely.
• Steel toes safety shoes are required.
• Expected to work productively and safely.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Safe driving record: No DUI, DWI or impaired driving within last 7 years.
• No more than 3 points on driving record.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Use of standard office equipment in typical office environment/conditions.

Qualifications

• Education: Not a requirement for success in this role.
• Experience: Experience working with switching equipment and backing trailers.
• Experience with leading a team to drive results.
• Experience with performing the functions of the job for Spotter/Yard Switcher position in a distribution setting.
• Experience performing safety checks and preventative maintenance inspections of switching equipment.
• No more than 3 attendance points.
• No more than 1 at fault safety incident within last 12 months AND less than 4 Safety points.
• No behavior related disciplinary actions within last 12 months.
• Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of Spotter/Yard Switcher position, Basic math skills, Ability to read, write, and understand English.