PH - Switcher PT

FedEx Group; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 29,205 - 30,582; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

FedEx Group is seeking a dedicated individual for trailer movements at their White Marsh, MD location. Responsibilities include moving trailers, loading and unloading packages, and ensuring safety compliance during operations.

No experience is required for this role, making it accessible for all applicants. The compensation ranges from $21.20 to $22.20 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package available.

This position requires working five days a week on-site at FedEx.

Qualifications

• No experience required; six months of experience as a package handler preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer switches in the yard.
• Communicate with management for trailer movements.
• Load and unload packages into/from delivery vehicles.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced team

Education

None required

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Job description

Responsibilities

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 Functions

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

None required.

Minimum Experience

No experience required; six 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: $21.20 - $22.20 per hour.

Additional Details: The desired location for this position would be Whitemarsh, MD. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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). Please click below to learn more about the E‑Verify program:

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