PH - Switcher PT-1

Federal Express Corporation; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Pearl, MS seeks a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors, and to load/unload packages as needed. The role requires attention to safety, efficient handling, and clear communication with yard control.

No formal education is required; six months of related experience is preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work in a fast-paced team environment. E-Verify and equal opportunity statements apply.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Six months of package handling or switching/CDL experience preferred.
• Must understand and follow safety procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches by hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or from a door to the yard.
• Communicates with management/central control 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.
• May perform Package Handler functions: loads/unloads packages onto/from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor carts and load gratings.
• Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages for 2–4 hour shifts.
• Sorts packages by scanning, reading labels/charts, verifying numbers, and memorizing information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file maintenance

Ability to follow safety methods

Strong team communication

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

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).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)