PH - Switcher PT-1
FedEx Group, Meridian, MS, United States
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 Functions
Perform 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.
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.
Utilize "hand-to-surface" methods for all package handling.
Load and unload 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.
Determine the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.
Peform 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.
Can understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
Can discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.
Can 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.
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.
Applicable Rights
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant
E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
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Essential Functions
Perform 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.
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.
Utilize "hand-to-surface" methods for all package handling.
Load and unload 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.
Determine the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.
Peform 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.
Can understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
Can discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.
Can 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.
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.
Applicable Rights
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant
E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
#J-18808-Ljbffr