PH - Switcher PT

PH - Switcher PT role at Federal Express Corporation

• Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload/load doors and throughout the yard.
• Performs trailer switches, defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or 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.
• May also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions, including hand‑to‑surface package handling, loading and unloading packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and loading 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 to sort packages accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education: None required.
• Experience: No experience required; six (6) months as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to understand and follow instruction 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.
• Job
  
  Conditions:
  
  
• May work in hot and cold temperatures.
• May work in an environment with fumes.
• May work in an area with loud noise.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Freight and Package Transportation

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