Switcher

FedEx
Beltsville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2024 CLOSED ON 10/4/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Switcher position at FedEx?

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 Function

  • 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.
  • Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.
  • Peforms 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

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Transparency : This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations.

If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum.

Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law.

An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay : $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Additional Details :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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 :

  • Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
  • EEO is the Law Supplement
  • Pay Transparency Policy
  • 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)
  • Last updated : 2024-09-26

Salary : $20 - $21

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