PH - Switcher PT-2 P25-360108-1

About the Role

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 packages in a safe and efficient manner.

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.
• 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, then sorts packages accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• 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.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator preferred.

Skills

Ability to work in varying job conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, environments with fumes, and areas with loud noise.

Preferred Qualifications

Six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator.

Schedule

Part-time, DAY Sort. Shifts available: Tuesday to Saturday or Friday to Monday.

Benefits

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