Yard Switcher - Day Shift

Company Overview

At Tenneco we set industry standards, driven by core values of radical candor, simplification, organizational velocity, tenacious execution, and winning. Our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset fuels a relentless commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence across a global presence. The Tenneco Way—rooted in these values and a winning mindset—guides our team of problem‑solvers to push past limits and deliver tangible impact.

About the role

We are looking for a Yard Switcher for our day‑shift operations (Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) in Smyrna, TN. The Yard Switcher will maintain dock and yard organization, manage trailer movements, and ensure safe and efficient operations in support of Tenneco’s DRiV aftermarket business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dock and yard organization for dock equipment, tractors, trailers, and dolly equipment.
• Comply with all EH&S regulations to protect the environment and maintain safe working conditions.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and work instructions for quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
• Effectively manage dock operations regarding load quality and capacity.
• Transfer trailers between dock doors or within the yard to maximize space and productivity.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors or yard trucks, ensuring proper securing (chocked, locked).
• Load and unload trailers using mechanical freight‑handling equipment as required.
• Inspect trucks for defects and safe operating conditions.
• Operate commercial motor vehicles in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Deliver or route materials to departments using hand‑trucks, powered industrial trucks, or sorting bins.
• Record shipment data (weight, charges, space availability, damages, discrepancies) for reporting, accounting, and record‑keeping.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Legal ability to safely operate commercial motor vehicle equipment.
• Capacity to handle deadline pressure and frequent interruptions.
• Flexibility to work the specified schedule.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CDL license and Health Card.
• Minimum 1 year of trailer‑moving experience.
• LTL dock experience.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Will be certified in‑house to operate powered industrial vehicles, if applicable.

Physical Demands

• Regular use of hands for handling, feeling, and operating equipment.
• Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms, and communication.
• Required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Potential exposure to heights up to 30 feet.
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, extreme heat, and extreme cold.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM.