PH Trainer PT-3

FedEx•Kernersville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Trains other Package Handlers (PHs) on loading, unloading, palletizing, and scanning techniques in order to ensure efficient and safe movement of packages through the operation. 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. Package Handlers may be assigned to or rotate through various areas and positions such as Loader, Unloader, Palletizer, Scan Weigh and Key (SWAK), Quality Assurance (QA), Facer, Switcher, etc.

Requirements

None
No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a PH with FedEx Ground preferred.
Ability to train multiple peer PHs simultaneously.
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.
PHs operating switching equipment must have a valid driver's license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
Will need to work in hot and cold temperatures
Will need to work in an environment with loud noise
Should be able to lift and carry between 10 and 50 pounds
Travel should not be required

Responsibilities

Trains new PHs in effective unloading, loading, palletizing, carrying, smalls handling, SWAK, and non-conveyable package handling techniques.
Provides training to other PHs who are in need of additional instruction on unloading, carrying, loading, palletizing, smalls handling, SWAK, or non-conveyable package handling techniques, as determined by management.
Provides feedback on proper package handling techniques, as needed.
Reinforces among peer PHs all dock safety standards.
Understands and demonstrates by example all necessary processes and procedures.
Updates managers on conditions during the sort so operation efficiency decisions can be made.
Assists in the implementation of new package handling procedures and techniques.
Regularly loads/unloads, palletizes, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages while training other PHs.
Utilizes hand-to-surface methods for all package handling.
Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shift of 3-5 hours, with potential of working one or more shifts each day
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.