Posted by Federal Express Corporation

g 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.
Peforms other duties as assigned
Job Specifications or
Qualifications:
No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred. EOE, including disability/VETs