PH - Switcher PT-1
Federal Express Corporation, Santa Maria, California, United States, 93454
Responsibilities
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.
May also perform package handler functions, including:
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, memorizing information, and sorting packages accordingly.
Performs 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 Must have a valid driver's license, can pass a pre‑employment drug test and maintain a DOT file. Must pass a criminal background check.
Pay $22.50/hour / not negotiable
Additional Details Inbound/early morning (schedule TBD)
Pay Transparency The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. Actual pay is determined by several job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans / 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.
Applicants’ Rights
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
Right to Work Notice (English / Spanish)
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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.
May also perform package handler functions, including:
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, memorizing information, and sorting packages accordingly.
Performs 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 Must have a valid driver's license, can pass a pre‑employment drug test and maintain a DOT file. Must pass a criminal background check.
Pay $22.50/hour / not negotiable
Additional Details Inbound/early morning (schedule TBD)
Pay Transparency The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. Actual pay is determined by several job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans / 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.
Applicants’ Rights
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
Right to Work Notice (English / Spanish)
#J-18808-Ljbffr