PH - Switcher PT

FedEx • Shafter, CA

73d

About The Position

The position is responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload/load doors and throughout the yard. The role may also involve the physical loading, unloading, and sorting of packages by hand, which includes lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and placing items in a safe and efficient manner. Essential functions include performing trailer switches, communicating with management for coordination, documenting trailer moves, conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, and demonstrating effective yard switching safety processes.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions 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 vice versa.
• Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
• Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System 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 sorting packages accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees