PH - Switcher FT-1

FedEx Express EU; Allen Township (PA); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FedEx Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler for overnight shifts (Midnight/Sunrise sorts). You will move trailers, assist with loading/unloading packages, and operate yard equipment in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy in sorting, and teamwork.

Qualified candidates can have no prior experience; a valid driver’s license and DOT compliance are required. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process; contact

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.
• Proficient with basic tools and equipment used in yard operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for a fast-paced team environment.

Responsabilités

• Move trailers to and from yard doors and between yard areas.
• 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 procedures.
• Load and unload packages from vehicles, trailers, and conveyors.
• Sort packages by scanning, reading labels and charts, and memorizing information.

Connaissances

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Reading numeric information

Hand-held scanners

Interpersonal skills

Outils

Yard Management System

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Chutes/unloading devices

Hand-held scanners

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 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.
• 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

This Full Time position will be placed overnight on the Midnight/Sunrise sorts.

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

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