PH - Switcher FT-5

Federal Express Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to perform trailer moves, coordinate yard operations, and document actions using yard management systems. This full-time role requires safety awareness, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a valid driver’s license.

No experience required but six months preferred; duties include loading/unloading, handling packages, operating scanners, and following DOT procedures.

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.
• Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as scanners, carts, chutes and unloading devices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches by hooking and moving trailers to load/unload doors or back to the yard.
• Coordinates trailer movements with management/central control.
• Documents trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Utilizes hand-to-surface methods for package handling when required.
• Loads and unloads packages onto/from vehicles, trailers, conveyor carts and load gratings.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT compliance

Instruction following

Numerical discernment

Tools usage

Communication skills

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

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

Pay: $23.60

Additional Details: Full-time Mid/Sun (Tues-Sat)

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

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)