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Southfield Michigan Job Fair - 11/19
Period: 11/19/2025
Location:
Radisson Hotel,
26555 Telegraph Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48033 -
Michigan Job Fair (Southfield, MI)
Period: 12/17/2025
Location:
Radisson Hotel,
26555 Telegraph Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48033
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| Job Title: | Trailer Inspector |
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| Job Category: | Transportation [ View All Transportation Jobs ] | |||
| Job Reference: | 2512338 | |||
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| TRAILER INSPECTOR Location: Franklin, VA POSITION SUMMARY This position is for EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, based in Greensboro, North Carolina. This position is responsible for inspecting all trailers or containers entering the yard. This Position is located in Franklin, VA The Shift rotates Weekly Monday - Friday: Week 1 5am - 2pm, Week 2 6am - 3pm, week 3 7am - 4pm ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Trailer Inspection Provide service to inspect all trailers prior to trailers being spotted to the dock for loading. Trailers failing inspection per company standards will be communicated to the PS&D Department as being in reject status. Mill will provide an onsite cleanout dumpster. Enter pertinent trailer, trucking company, truck information into IP system on all trailers entering or exiting the IP yard. Provide the following daily trailer pool yard checks: One (1) time per day Monday through Friday at no later than 7am, a complete trailer yard-check verifying against a Trailer Pool Report provided by the Mill Transportation Department. One (1) time per day Monday through Friday at 3pm , an empty trailer check verifying against an Empty Trailer Report provided by the Mill Transportation Department. One (1) time per day an empty trailer check verifying against an Empty Trailer Report provided by the Mill Transportation Department. Insure that the drop yard remains clear (i.e., no trailer congestion). Insure trailers are dropped at the proper height and tandems are slid all the way to the rear to enable carrier?s tractors to fit under trailers. Should trailers be improperly spotted, the SWITCHER shall be responsible to correct the problem at no additional cost to IP. Observe that only the owning carrier may authorize SWITCHER to remove its equipment from the mill property. Any deviation from these instructions or evidence of tampering with carrier?s equipment must be reported to the appropriate IP personnel. Obtain executed equipment Interchange Agreements with each carrier serving Franklin mill and may not move equipment of any carrier with which it does not have such an agreement. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma required Excellent work history with proven track record. Strong computer/PC skills COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend general instructions, correspondence and memos Ability to communicate clearly OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently, take initiative and to be a self-starter Ability to plan and organize workload Ability to handle pressure and work with interruptions Ability to meet deadlines and maintain attention to details Ability to handle multiple priorities Ability to work flexible hours as needed Ability to interact, in a professional manner, with employees, vendors and customers Ability to secure information from potential customers Willingness to learn and accept responsibility Professional, clean, neat appearance Ability to successfully pass drug test and physical No convictions of felonies or serious crimes Travel as required REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee will work on a computer and must have good hand/finger dexterity. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position will require the employee to be outside in the elements. Employee will be required to perform inspecting task in all types of weather. |
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| Skills: | High school diploma required Excellent work history with proven track record. Strong computer/PC skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) |
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| Employment type: | Full Time | |||
| Salary/Wage: | Unspecified | |||
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| Degree: | Unspecified | |||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | |||
| Job Location: | Franklin, VA Virginia | |||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 23851 | |||
| Benefits and Other Information: | Health care benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing coverage Retirement savings options Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts Mental health support, including access to no-cost counseling and coaching Company-provided life insurance Short-and long-term disability insurance options Telemedicine and at-home wellness programs Associate discounts on vehicles, appliances, cell phones and more Paid time off and company holidays Incentives for referring new associates |
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| Post date: | 11/11/2025 / Viewed 14 times | |||
Contact Information |
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| Company: | Penske Logistics | |||
| Contact Name: | Tony Hoban | |||
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