PH - Switcher PT-1

Fed Ex -  - Responsibilities:
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;
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;
Utilizes hand-to-surface methods for all package handling and loads/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 appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly;
Performs other duties as assigned