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Job description
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.
Essential Function • 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. • Peforms other duties as assigned 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
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Transparency: $22.95-$23.95 Pay: Additional Details: Twilight/Evenings (Wed-Sunday).The desired location for this position would be Van, Buren MI. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week. For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here. Federal Express Corporation is an
Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com . Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Employee Polygraph Protection Act E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program: E-Verify Notice (bilingual) Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
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