Summary:
The Switcher position is responsible for moving trailers within a designated area and assisting as a Material Handler as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
* Move trailers from specified dock areas as instructed by the Warehouse Supervisor, using commercial driving skills to maneuver at varying speeds in tight loading dock areas.
* Safely couple and uncouple trailers in designated safe area.
* Inspect trailers for defects and safety before switching.
* Perform all Material Handler duties.
* Maintain a safe working environment, assuring that common carriers and contracted switchers and drivers are following all safety policies and procedures.
* Report all accidents involving drivers and/or company equipment immediately.
* Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
* Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
* Overtime is required.
* Perform other duties as assigned
Other Qualifications
Position requires a valid Class A Commercial Driving License and two years driving experience within the last five years in local or over the road driving positions. Must have proficient math skills, good interpersonal and communication skills.
Atlanta, GA
WestRock Company manufactures and sells paper and packaging solutions for the consumer and corrugated markets in North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company’s Corrugated Packaging segment produces containerboards, corrugated sheets, corrugated packaging, and preprinted linerboards for consumer and industrial products manufacturers, and corrugated box manufacturers. It also provides structural and graphic design, engineering services, and automated packaging machines; and operates recycling facilities that collect, sort, grade, and bale recovered paper.
The company’s Consumer Packaging segment manufactures and sells folding and beverage cartons that are used to package food, paper, beverages, dairy products, tobacco, confectionery, health and beauty, other household consumer, and commercial and industrial products; and express mail packages for the overnight courier industry.
It also offers inserts and labels, as well as rigid packaging and other printed packaging products; and secondary packages and paperboard packaging for the healthcare market. In addition, this segment manufactures and sells solid fiber and corrugated partitions, and die-cut paperboard components; temporary and permanent displays; and lithographic laminated packaging products, as well as provides contract packing services. WestRock Company is based in Atlanta, Georgia.