PH - Switcher PT-1

FedEx • Phoenix, AZ

68d • $24 - $24

About The Position

The position involves the movement of trailers to and from the unload/load doors and throughout the yard. The individual may also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading, and/or sorting of packages by hand, which includes lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and placing packages in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.
• Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes, and unloading devices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
• Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• Utilizes 'hand-to-surface' methods for all package handling.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts, and load gratings.
• Lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours.
• Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers, and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay: $24.25-$24.75
• Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets/Disability
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees