PH - Switcher FT-1

Federal Express Corporation • Dayton, NJ

9d

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 schedule is Outbound/Afternoon-Evening, and the candidate must be able to work various schedules, including weekends.

Requirements

• No minimum education required.
• No experience required.
• 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 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.
• Must be able to work various schedules, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Hook and move parked trailers between the yard and load/unload doors.
• Coordinate yard trailer movements 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 on 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed