Job Description

<p>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.<br><p>Essential Function<br />• 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.<br />• Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard. <br />• Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards. <br />• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment. <br />• 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: <br />• Utilizes “hand-to-surface” methods for all package handling. <br />• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings. <br />• Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours. <br />• Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.<br />• Peforms other duties as assigned</p><br><p>Minimum Education<br />•None required</p><p></p><p>Minimum Experience<br />•No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.</p><p></p><p>Knowledge Skills and Abilities<br />• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.<br />• Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods. <br />• Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.<br />• Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.<br />• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.</p><p></p><p>Job Conditions<br />• May work in hot and cold temperatures<br />• May work in an environment with fumes<br />• May work in an area with loud noise</p><br><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong><span class="highlight-token" data-value="ja-preferred_qualifications_i" data-denotation-char="#" contenteditable="false"></span> <span class="highlight-token" data-value="ja-preferred_qualifications_ii" data-denotation-char="#" contenteditable="false"></span></p><p><strong>Pay Transparency: </strong><span class="highlight-token" data-value="ja-pay_transparency_1" data-denotation-char="#" contenteditable="false"></span> <span class="highlight-token" data-value="ja-pay_transparency_II" data-denotation-char="#" contenteditable="false"></span> <span class="highlight-token" data-value="ja-pay_transparency_iii" data-denotation-char="#" contenteditable="false"></span></p><p><strong>Pay: </strong> <span class="highlight-token" data-value="ja-pay_transparency_posting_range" data-denotation-char="#" contenteditable="false"></span></p><p><strong>Additional Details: </strong> <span class="highlight-token" data-value="ja-custom_description" data-denotation-char="#" contenteditable="false"></span></p><br><p>Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.</p><p>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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:</p><ul><li><a href="https://d386an9otcxw2c.cloudfront.net/oms/2634/document/2025/5/PV3BM_1746574349491/1746574349491.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Know Your Rights</a></li><li><a href="https://d386an9otcxw2c.cloudfront.net/oms/2634/document/2025/5/BIGIG_PayTransparency2023/PayTransparency2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pay Transparency</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Employee Polygraph Protection Act</a></li></ul><p>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:</p><ul><li>E-Verify Notice (<a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bilingual</a>)</li><li>Right to Work Notice (<a href="https://ftn.fedex.com/careers/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a>) / (<a href="https://ftn.fedex.com/careers/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster_ES.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spanish</a>)</li></ul></p>

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