PH - Switcher PT-1

FedEx; Hagerstown (MD); Vor Ort; USD 33.337 - 34.715; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FedEx Group is seeking a Switcher in Hagerstown, Maryland, responsible for moving trailers and various package handling tasks. This role requires no formal education but prefers candidates with experience as a package handler.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $24.20 - $25.20 per hour and provides a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Aufgaben

• Perform trailer switches to and from unload/load doors.
• Communicate with management to coordinate trailer movements.
• Document trailer moves using the Yard Management System.
• Perform package handling and sorting.

Kenntnisse

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Basic tool usage

Ausbildung

None required

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Responsibilities

• 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:
• 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 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

Pay: $24.20 - $25.20 per hour.

Benefits

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

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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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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