PH - Switcher CDL PT

FedEx Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher in Baton Rouge, LA to move trailers between yards and doors and assist with loading/unloading by hand when required. This role supports safe, efficient yard operations and requires CDL Class A with a DOT file.

We value safety, reliability, and teamwork. No formal education is required; six months of related experience is preferred and on-site work in a fast-paced environment is common.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A and a DOT file are required.
• No formal education is required.
• Able to understand and follow safety instructions.
• Six months of package handling or switcher experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer switches by hooking and moving trailers between yard and doors.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management or central control.
• Document trailer moves in the Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment.
• Adhere to yard switching safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

Valid driver’s license

Safety mindset

Team player

Attention to safety procedures

Tools

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Hand-held scanners

Unloading devices

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 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 a area with loud noise
• Must be at least 21 years of age

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].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

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