Job Description

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
\n • 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.
\n • Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard. 
\n • Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards. 
\n • Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment. 
\n • 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: 
\n • Utilizes “hand-to-surface” methods for all package handling. 
\n • Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings. 
\n • Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours. 
\n • Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.
\n • Peforms other duties as assigned

Minimum Education
\n •None required

Minimum Experience
\n •No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
\n • Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
\n • Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods. 
\n • Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.
\n • Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
\n • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Job Conditions
\n • May work in hot and cold temperatures
\n • May work in an environment with fumes
\n • May work in an area with loud noise

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Additional Details: Overnight/Sunrise - Part Time

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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 recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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