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PH - Switcher FT Job in Plain City, Ohio US

PH - Switcher FT

FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION - Plain City, OH

Posted: 7/11/2025 - Expires: 10/9/2025

Job ID: 291583855

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Job 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 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.
* 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

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:

Pay: $20.50 - $23.50

Additional Details: Make up to $23.50. Base pay is $20.50 plus a $2 premium for full-time and additional $1 for overnight. Position reports to Inbound management.

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
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)

EOE, including disability/VETs

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
84184109
Salary
$20.50 - $23.50 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
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