PH Switcher PT - DG Air

Federal Express Corporation•Johnston, RI

About The Position

Responsible for moving trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard. The role may also include physically loading, unloading, and sorting packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and placing packages safely and efficiently. The position is outbound, and weekends may be required.

Requirements

No minimum education requirement.
No experience required.
Valid driver's license and ability to 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 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.
Ability to communicate timely and effectively; proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
Must satisfactorily complete and maintain all company and government-regulated training, including STA clearance; yearly training recertification is required.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience.

Responsibilities

Perform trailer switches by hooking and moving parked trailers between the yard and load/unload doors.
Communicate with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
Document trailer moves using the Yard Management System, where available, or switcher cards.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
Follow effective yard-switching safety processes and procedures.
Use hand-to-surface methods for package handling.
Load and unload packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts, and load gratings.
Lift, carry, push, and pull packages continuously and repetitively for approximate shifts of two to four hours.
Determine the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers, and memorizing information; sort packages accordingly.
Perform other duties as assigned.