PH - Switcher FT-1
Federal Express Corporation, Hagerstown, MD, United States
Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading, and sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
Perform trailer switches: hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door, or from a door to the yard.
Communicate with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
Document trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.
Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on switcher equipment.
Understand and demonstrate effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
Physical loading, unloading, and sorting of packages by hand using hand‑to‑surface methods.
Load and unload packages onto delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts, and load gratings.
Lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls packages continuously for two to four hours.
Scan packages, read labels and charts, verify numbers, and sort packages accordingly.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
None required.
Experience:
No experience required; six (6) months 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 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.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
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Responsibilities
Perform trailer switches: hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door, or from a door to the yard.
Communicate with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
Document trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.
Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on switcher equipment.
Understand and demonstrate effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
Physical loading, unloading, and sorting of packages by hand using hand‑to‑surface methods.
Load and unload packages onto delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts, and load gratings.
Lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls packages continuously for two to four hours.
Scan packages, read labels and charts, verify numbers, and sort packages accordingly.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
None required.
Experience:
No experience required; six (6) months 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 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.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
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