PH - Switcher FT-1 - P25-277622-2

PH - Switcher FT-1

This is a position located in Olive Branch. Summary : 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.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• 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.

Job Specifications or Qualifications :

No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching / CDL operator experience preferred. EOE, including disability / VETs