Trailer Yard Switcher & Package Handling

FedEx; Allen Township (PA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers between yards and doors and assist with package handling. You will operate yard equipment, perform safety inspections, and coordinate with management to ensure efficient trailer movement.

The role includes loading/unloading packages, reading labels, and sorting items for delivery. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, comply with DOT requirements, and lift moderate weights as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Valid drivers license

Team player

Safety minded

Reading & sorting packages

Outils

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Description du poste

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers between yards and doors and assist with package handling. You will operate yard equipment, perform safety inspections, and coordinate with management to ensure efficient trailer movement.

The role includes loading/unloading packages, reading labels, and sorting items for delivery. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, comply with DOT requirements, and lift moderate weights as needed.