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.

　　Address: 21200 Greenfield Road

　　City: Oak Park

　　State: Michigan

　　Zip Code: 48237

　　Domicile Location: FXG-US/USA/P483/Oak Park

　　Auto req ID: 412498BR

　　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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