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PH - Switcher PT
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Federal Express Corporation
Responsibilities
Perform trailer switches, defined as 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.
Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls 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.
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.
Pay Pay:
$19.40 – $21.40 / hr
Additional Details Preload part‑time switcher position.
Pay Transparency The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. Actual pay is determined by several job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/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)
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Freight and Package Transportation
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PH - Switcher PT
role at
Federal Express Corporation
Responsibilities
Perform trailer switches, defined as 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.
Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls 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.
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.
Pay Pay:
$19.40 – $21.40 / hr
Additional Details Preload part‑time switcher position.
Pay Transparency The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. Actual pay is determined by several job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/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)
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Freight and Package Transportation
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