PH - Switcher FT

Responsibilities

• Move trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard.
• Perform physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform trailer switches: 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.
• Lift, carry, push and pull 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 sort packages accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No minimum education required.
• No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• May work in hot and cold temperatures.
• May work in an environment with fumes.
• May work in an area with loud noise.

Skills

• Ability to understand and follow instructions 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.

Benefits

• Regular full‑ and part‑time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 17 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement.
• Full‑ and part‑time employees who are age 21 are eligible for a 401(k) after