Yard Switcher

Posted 14 Days Ago
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FL
Entry level
Food
The Role
The Yard Switcher is responsible for safely maneuvering commercial vehicles, timely delivery of products to and from restaurants, maintaining compliance with logistics records, and conducting safety inspections. Duties include managing trailers at the dock, performing maintenance tasks, and attending mandatory meetings for operational efficiency.
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Job Summary

The QCC Yard Switcher, acting in the capacity of a professional driver, is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of product to and from Papa John’s restaurants/affiliates and for compliance with all laws, regulations and company policies while operating a commercial motor vehicle on behalf of PJ Food Service. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maneuver the vehicle safely at various speeds and/or in difficult situations including, but not limited to inclement weather and/or in areas of tight (limited) maneuvering. 

  • Maintain all required records for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases and mileage trip reports and ensure all required shipment documentation (manifest, invoices, delivery invoices or shipping orders) are available for inspection. 

  • Ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of the docks on-site at the QCC 

  • Performing pre- and post-shift equipment safety inspections 

  • Hooking/unhooking trailers 

  • Lifting/opening trailer doors 

  • Sliding trailer tandems when necessary 

  • Safely entering/exiting yard tractor numerous times per shift 

  • Safely maneuvering equipment with good backing skills 

  • Comply with all federal, state, local regulations and laws (of the areas driven through) and company policies for the safe operation of commercial motor vehicle.  

  • Trips to Penske for PM's or other related issues. 

  • Local Back hauls 

  • Miscellaneous trailer/tractor maintenance ( Strip curtains , load locks , etc. ) 

  • Yard organization  

  • Attend all mandatory QCC Delivery Specialist meetings.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please click on the following PDF. See terms & conditions for site use.

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The Company
HQ: Louisville, KY
13,567 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Papa John's Pizza is an American restaurant company that runs the third largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant.

Papa John's seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success. Hands-on training, a clean and safe work environment, quality business practices, advancement opportunities and meaningful work combine to produce not only the best pizza, but also the best team members! Better Opportunities. Better People!

At Papa John's we call ourselves team members instead of employees because we believe it is only through a strong team we can produce the best experience for our customers. Whether at our corporate campus, distribution centers, our restaurants, or located internationally; Papa John's has a variety of positions for talented and passionate people.

Papa John's is an equal opportunity employer and provides excellent career opportunities for our entire team. Our company philosophies of promote from within and rewards based on performance are important elements of our company culture.

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