PH - Switcher PT

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

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• No formal education required.
• No prior experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator preferred.

Skills

• Ability to understand and follow instructions regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The desired location for this position is Port St. Lucie, FL. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.