PH - Switcher FT

Switcher Job

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 Function

• 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

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 provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. 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 would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$20.20 - $22.20 / hr

Additional Details

Monday - Friday, 5 : 00pm - 1 : 30am

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

Reasonable 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 recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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