PH - Switcher PT

Federal Express Corporation; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers to and from doors, and sort packages by hand. The role involves lifting, pushing, pulling, and working in a fast-paced yard.

You will communicate with management to coordinate movements, document actions, and perform safety inspections. No formal education required; six months of related experience preferred; valid CDL/DOT experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow 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 wheels, dock carts, scanners.

Responsibilities

• Moves trailers between yard and doors and performs trailer switching.
• Communicates with management to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
• Documents trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Loads and unloads packages and manually handles them as needed.
• Sorts packages by scanning labels and reading charts, using conveyors and carts.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading labels/numbers

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

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
  

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency: $21.95- $21.95

Pay

Additional Details: DAY/Afternoons. 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.

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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].

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