FedEx Ground
Location
New Castle, PA | United States
Job description
at FedEx Ground in New Castle, Delaware, United States
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.
Salary Range: $19.20-19.20 p/hr
Address: 49 Davidson Lane
City: New Castle
State: Delaware
Zip Code: 19720
Domicile Location: FXG -US/ USA /P197/New Castle
Auto req ID: 409276BR
Position Type: Part 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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