PH - Switcher PT-1

FedEx Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a package handler responsible for trailer movements and package handling tasks. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. No formal education is required, but experience in similar roles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and DOT file maintenance required.
• Ability to understand instructions and safety procedures.
• Proficiency with basic tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer switches and communicate with management.
• Handle loading/unloading packages and sort them accurately.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Procedures

Tools

Dock carts

Scanners

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 sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions

1. Performs trailer switches, including hooking and moving parked trailers from the yard to a load/unload door or vice versa.
2. Communicates with management and central control to coordinate trailer movements.
3. Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System or switcher cards.
4. Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
5. Follows yard switching safety processes and procedures.
6. Performs package handling tasks, such as loading/unloading packages onto/from delivery vehicles, trailers, or conveyor systems, using appropriate methods.
7. Sorts packages by scanning, reading labels, and verifying information.
8. 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 preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid driver’s license and DOT file maintenance.
• Ability to understand instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to discern numbers and information for sorting packages.
• Proficiency with basic tools and equipment, such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, scanners, and unloading devices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Job Conditions

• May work in hot or cold temperatures.
• May be exposed to fumes and loud noise.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Details

Details regarding pay, benefits, and additional qualifications are provided in the original description.

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