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PH - Switcher PT-2

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Disability insurance
Training and Development

Job Description

Federal Express Corporation, widely known as FedEx, is a global leader in the logistics and courier delivery services industry. Founded in 1971, FedEx has built a reputation for fast, reliable, and efficient delivery solutions that span worldwide. The company prides itself on a culture of innovation, customer focus, and community engagement, continually adapting to the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and sustainability. FedEx operates a large network of transportation and logistics facilities, including sorting hubs, air and ground networks, and customer service centers. The company values its employees and invests in their growth... Show More

Job Requirements

  • None required
  • No experience required
  • Six months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred
  • 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 Qualifications

  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • 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 Duties

  • 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 or switcher cards
  • Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment
  • Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures
  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

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