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Davita Inc.

Bridgeport (Montgomery County)

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USD 10,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

A logistics company is seeking Switchers responsible for operating trailers throughout the yard and handling packages. No prior experience required; effective communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential for success in this fast-paced environment. Shifts are available in the AM and PM.

Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Preferred: Six months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator.

Responsibilities

  • Perform trailer switches and communicate with management to coordinate movements.
  • Load and unload packages and sort them efficiently.

Skills

Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Hand-held scanners
Dock carts
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:

Pay:

Additional Details: AM and PM Shifts Available


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 recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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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