PH - Switcher FT

Federal Express Corporation; Area G (Forster Creek/Mount Assiniboine); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Switcher responsible for moving trailers and loading/unloading packages. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. No formal education is required, but experience is preferred. The role involves working in varying conditions and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Preferred six months experience as a package handler or CDL operator.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for trailer movement and loading/unloading packages.
• Communicates with management for coordination of trailer movements.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Hand-held Scanners

Dock Carts

Job description

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.
• Peforms 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: 20.60- 21.60

Pay:

Additional Details: Inbound/OTP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
• EEO is the Law Supplement
• Pay Transparency Policy
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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