Shuttle Driver - MA (1st Shift)

Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor and Team Leader's instructions, this position will conduct safe, efficient vehicle movement and parking as well as to conduct preparations on new factory condition vehicles for various stages of logistics processing.

Responsibilities

• Drives new finished-product vehicles to designated locations Drive and park vehicles per the Transportation & Handling Manual Drive vehicles following a set schedule or route Drivers must have the stamina to sit for several hours at a time, and the hand-eye coordination to operate their vehicles while watching their surroundings to maximize safety Maintain constant contact with the Team Leader and keep track of pickup and drop-off locations as necessary Before driving vehicles, inspect vehicles to ensure that it is damage-free and functioning correctly Must follow all Port traffic policies and posted speed limits Any unsafe conditions or road hazards encountered must be reported to management If their vehicle develops mechanical difficulties or sustains damage of any type, drivers must document the problems and report to management Read and understand parking location maps
• Prepares vehicles for various stages of processing Performs various yard activities as directed: Performs tire pressure checks using a hand-held pressure gauge Performs battery condition checks using hand-held equipment Drives vehicles on/off conveyors Removes exterior/interior plastic protective wrap Drives vehicles to fueling stations and through automated car washes Remove trash from vehicles Complete checklists as required
• All other duties as assigned under Shuttle Driver including, but not limited to: Driver FIL Driver UBC-Plant Driver Shuttle-Plant-UBC Shuttle-UBC-Storage, PIO, VPC Conveyor Driver PIO Driver Van Driver Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills

• Must be willing and able to cross-train in other departmental needs
• Requires flexibility with schedule including break times as well as working extended hours, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Good depth perception and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles
• Ability to record and verify numbers 17 characters in length
• Must have demonstrated mechanical abilities
• Must have a general knowledge of automobile components

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D
• Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions
• 1 year of experience required OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experienced in mechanical, installation experience in a port-processing environment preferred

Physical Requirements

• Drive
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Carry up to 50lbs
• Push/pull
• Bend/stoop
• Kneel
• Squat/crouch
• Stand

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.