PH - Switcher PT-1

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.<br><br>Essential Function<br><br><ul><li> Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or hooking and moving a trailer from a door to the yard.</li><li> Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.</li><li> Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.</li><li> Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.</li><li> Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures. In addition to the above essential functions, Switchers may also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows:</li><li> Utilizes “hand-to-surface” methods for all package handling.</li><li> Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.</li><li> Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours.</li><li> Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.</li><li> Peforms other duties as assigned<br><br></li></ul>Minimum Education<br><br><ul><li>None required<br><br></li></ul><strong>Minimum Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Knowledge Skills And Abilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.</li><li> Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.</li><li> Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.</li><li> Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.</li><li> Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.<br><br></li></ul>Job Conditions<br><br><ul><li> May work in hot and cold temperatures</li><li> May work in an environment with fumes</li><li> May work in an area with loud noise<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>Pay Transparency: <br><br></strong><strong>Pay<br><br></strong><strong>Additional Details: </strong> PM Shift<br><br><strong>For details on our comprehensive benefits, click </strong><strong>here</strong><strong>.<br><br></strong>Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.<br><br>Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.<br><br><strong>Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws<br><br></strong><ul><li>Know Your Rights</li><li>Pay Transparency</li><li>Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</li><li>Employee Polygraph Protection Act<br><br></li></ul>E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:<br><br><ul><li>E-Verify Notice (bilingual)</li><li>Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)</li></ul>

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