Package Handler- Switcher Ft - Edison, United States - FedEx Ground Careers US
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 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
- Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
- 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, handheld scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fastpaced team environment.
Other Job Description Information:
Full-time Switcher. Overnight, approx 11pm-7am. 5 nights, must be able to work Saturday or Sunday nights.
Payrate:
$23.00/hr
Salary Range:
$23.00/hr
Address: 25-53 Talmadge Road
City:
Edison
State:
New Jersey
Zip Code: 08817
Domicile Location:
FXG-US/USA/P072/Metuchen Hub
Auto req ID: 416932BR
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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