PH - Switcher PT-1

Federal Express Corporation; Town of Union (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $20.70 - $22.70 / hr

Overnight schedule: 10pm - 3am

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in Wisconsin seeks a Package Handler / yard switcher to move trailers and handle packages safely. You will hook trailers between the yard and doors, communicate with control to coordinate movements, and perform basic inspections on equipment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading packages by hand, sorting via labels, and using scanners and carts. Schedule: Mon–Fri 10pm–3am; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Six months experience as a package handler or similar preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads packages onto/from vehicles, trailers, or carts.
• Performs trailer switches and coordinates movements in the yard.
• Uses yard management tools and scans labels to sort packages.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment.
• Maintains safety and efficiency in yard operations.

Skills

Strong communication

DOT file

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to read labels

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.

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.
• 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: $20.70 - $22.70 / hr

Additional Details: Schedule: Monday - Friday 10pm - 3am

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)