Federal Express Corporation
PH - Switcher FT-5
Federal Express Corporation
Job Summary Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for physical loading, unloading, sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.
Essential Functions
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.
May also perform Package Handler functions such as:
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.
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.
Employer Information 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 should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Additional information:
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Job Details
Salary: $50,900.00‑$61,800.00
Location: Memphis, TN
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Entry level
Job function: Other
Industry: Freight and Package Transportation
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Job Summary Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for physical loading, unloading, sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.
Essential Functions
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.
May also perform Package Handler functions such as:
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.
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.
Employer Information 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 should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Additional information:
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Job Details
Salary: $50,900.00‑$61,800.00
Location: Memphis, TN
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Entry level
Job function: Other
Industry: Freight and Package Transportation
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