PH - Switcher PT-1

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• In addition to the above essential functions, Switchers may also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows:
  • 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.

Requirements

• 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