Warehouse Yard Switcher

Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Warehouse Yard Switcher to join our team. The primary responsibility of this position is yard switching and dock-to-yard/yard-to-dock trailer operations in support of Transportation, Production, Warehouse, and Vertique operations.

Duties

• Efficiently spot, move, and position empty and loaded trailers between docks and designated yard locations.
• Demonstrate strong backing skills, including blind-side and tight-space maneuvers, while minimizing risk to people, product, and infrastructure.
• Ensure trailers are properly aligned, secured, and dock-ready prior to loading or unloading.
• Maintain orderly trailer placement to support efficient yard flow and dock utilization.
• Confirm dock status and receive clear authorization before moving any trailer.
• Do not move trailers when dock safety devices are missing, damaged, engaged, or when trailer status is unclear.
• Operate yard switcher tractors safely in accordance with PBV policies and OSHA requirements.
• Perform daily inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians and equipment traffic.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license.
• CDL Class A preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months of verifiable yard switching or tractor-trailer experience.
• Basic computer and HMI skills.
• Able to pass PBV Yard Switcher Training and Skills Test.
• Able to climb/enter/exit the Yard Switcher Cab.
• Able to see in poor outside conditions such as rain and low light.
• Able to interface and use warehouse and yard management software and technology.
• Able to work extended shifts as needed.
• Good recordkeeping, written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation And Benefits

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization.
• Saving and spending accounts.
• Company-paid telemedicine services.
• Wellness program.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Legal service plan option.
• Pay advance option.

EEO Information

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.