Package Handler- Switcher FT - St Paul, United States - FedEx Ground

Description

Job Summary
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 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.

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.

Minimum Education
None

Minimum Experience
No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

Required Skills, Abilities and / or Licensure

• 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.

Other Job Description Information
Sunday - Thursday 8 PM start time

Pay Range:
$21 - $25 / hr

Salary Range: $21 - $25 / hr


Address: 7 Long Lake Road


City: St. Paul


State: Minnesota


Zip Code: 55115


Domicile Location: FXG-US/USA/P552/St. Paul Hub


Auto req ID: 416899BR


Position Type: Full time


Employee Type: Non-Exempt


EEO Statement
FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce


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