PH - Switcher FT-1

Job Title

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, in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions

• Performs trailer switches defined as 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.
• 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.
• In addition to the above essential functions, Switchers may also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows :
• Utilizes "hand-to-surface" methods for all package handling.
• Loads and 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 the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information, and sorts packages accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

None required

Minimum Experience

No 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 (DOT) file.

Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.

Ability to discern numbers and information in order 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency : This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting pay range in NJ. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay is determined by experience relative to the job, market level, specific location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Regular full and part-time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and / or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement. Full / part-time employees who are age 21 are eligible for 401(k) after one month of employment.

Pay : $22.00 - $23.50 per hour (shift dependent)

Additional Details : This Full Time position will be placed on the Midnight / Sunrise sorts.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets / Disability.

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