PH - Switcher FT

Federal Express Corporation; Van Buren Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation seeks a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers within the yard and load/unload packages safely. You will operate with hand-held scanners, dock carts, and other equipment, while following safety procedures and coordinating with dispatch.

Experience is not required, but a valid driver’s license and ability to read labels and numbers to sort packages are essential. This role is based in Van Buren, MI, with evening shifts and standard FedEx benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license and a current DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions and work duties.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.
• Familiarity with basic tools such as hand-held scanners, dock carts and unloading devices.

Responsibilities

• Moves and switches trailers between yards and doors.
• Coordinates trailer movements with management or central control.
• Documents trailer moves using yard management or switcher cards.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Performs package handling as needed: loads/unloads, sorts, and stacks packages.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team orientation

Numerical literacy

Education

No education required

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Chutes

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 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

Pay Transparency

$22.95- $23.95

Additional Details

Twilight/Evenings (Wed-Sunday).The desired location for this position would be Van, Buren MI. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

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).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)