PH - Switcher FT-1
FedEx
Austell, GA
Posted today
Qualifications
Education
None required
Required Licenses
- valid driver's license
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- 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
- 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
Experience Requirements
Required
No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.
Required Skills
Soft Skills
strong communication and interpersonal skillsability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
Full Job Description
Job Title: PH - Switcher FT-1
Company: FedEx
Location: Austell, GA
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:
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:
Job Conditions:
Additional Information: Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/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.
Company: FedEx
Location: Austell, GA
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- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
- 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.
- Performs 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.
Additional Information: Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/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.
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$37
/ hour
FedEx pays $37 for Warehouse Worker in Austell, GA, with most salaries ranging from $26 to $54. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.
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$37
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$26
High
$54
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