PH - Switcher FT-3

Federal Express Corporation•Chicago, IL

3d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Responsible for moving trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard. The role may also involve physically loading, unloading, and sorting packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and placing packages safely and efficiently. The position is full-time, with a day/twilight schedule Wednesday through Sunday. A resume is required to be considered.

Requirements

No education required.
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, handheld scanners, chutes, and unloading devices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
Resume required to be considered.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Hook and move parked trailers between the yard and load/unload doors.
Coordinate trailer movements in the yard with management and/or central control.
Document trailer movements using the Yard Management System, where available, or switcher cards.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of switcher equipment.
Follow effective yard-switching safety processes and procedures.
Use hand-to-surface methods when handling packages.
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 approximately two to four hours per shift.
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.