PH - Switcher PT
Listed on 2026-06-08
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Transportation
General Labor
Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for physical loading, unloading, and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and placing in a safe and efficient manner.
Essential Functions- Perform trailer switches as defined: 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.
- Communicate with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
- Document trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.
- Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on switcher equipment.
- Understand and demonstrate effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
- May also perform package handler functions, including:
- Utilize hand‑to‑surface methods for all package handling.
- Load and unload 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.
- Determine appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers, memorizing information, and sorting packages accordingly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
None required.
Minimum ExperienceNo experience required; six (6) months of experience 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.
- May work in hot and cold temperatures.
- May work in an environment with fumes.
- May work in an area with loud noise.
Part‑time Twi Sort, Tuesday‑Saturday.
PayPay information available upon request.
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Equal Employment OpportunityFederal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable AccommodationsReasonable 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 recruitment
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