CDL Yard Switcher: Fast-Paced Package Dock Ops Up to $23.10

FedEx Logistics; Bossier City (LA); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Federal Express Corporation in Louisiana is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers between the yard and loading doors and to assist with hand loading/unloading as needed. You will coordinate with management to ensure efficient yard operations and maintain safety at all times.

Responsibilities include documenting moves, performing equipment inspections, and adhering to safety procedures in a fast-paced team environment. CDL Class A and a DOT file are required; no formal education is specified.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A and DOT file required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to discern numbers to sort packages correctly.
• Ability to use basic tools and equipment like skate wheel rollers, dock carts, scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsabilités

• Move trailers from yard to load/unload doors and vice versa.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management or central control.
• Document trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Follow yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

CDL Class A

Valid driver’s license/DOT file

Follow instructions

Numbers/sorting accuracy

Basic tools/equipment use

Communication/Teamwork

Outils

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Description du poste

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.
• 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.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – Class A) to operate in interstate commerce is required
• Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctl
• 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

• Must be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: Up to $23.10/hr

Additional Details: Sunday - Saturday Off Days TBD

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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 [e-mail].

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• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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