PH - Switcher FT

FedEx Group; Langdon (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for a full-time yard switcher / package handler in Langdon, PA. The role involves moving trailers between yard and doors, loading/unloading by hand, and operating basic yard equipment.

Work is in the afternoon/evening shifts with possible hot/cold conditions and noise. Requirements include a valid driver's license and ability to follow safety procedures; six months of switcher or CDL experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• No education required.
• Experience as package handler or switcher/CDL operator preferred (6 months).

Responsibilities

• Moves trailers between yard and doors and within yard areas.
• Loads and unloads packages by hand and sorts packages using labels and charts.
• Uses yard management system or switcher cards to document moves and performs safety checks.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment and follows safety procedures.
• May perform package handler duties as needed, including handling and sorting.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Follow safety methods

Strong communication

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

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

Additional Details

Full-Time, Schedule: Afternoon/Evening (Outbound), Days TBD

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 Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)