PH - Switcher PT-5

Responsibilities

• Move trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard.
• 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.
• 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 experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold temperatures, in an environment with fumes, and in an area with loud noise.

Skills

• 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.