PH - Switcher PT-4

Federal Express Corporation•Manchester Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves performing trailer switches, communicating with management for coordination, documenting trailer moves, and performing pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment. Safety processes and procedures are paramount. Additionally, Switchers may be required to perform Package Handler duties, which include loading and unloading packages, determining appropriate conveyor systems, and sorting packages.

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

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
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 [email protected].
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