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

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Details Supplementaires:

Part time on the OB sort. Job posting date: 08/05/2025; Job posting end date: 08/12/2025 at 3PM local time.

DENI DE RESPONSABILITE

Cette description de poste est generale et ne pretend pas enumerer ni etre interpretee comme une liste exhaustive de toutes les fonctions, responsabilites et qualifications exigees des employes dans ce poste. Le ou la titulaire devra effectuer toute autre tache assignee, atteindre les seuils minimaux requis pour les tests et formations obligatoires, travailler dans un environnement Windows, suivre avec succes les formations periodiques et maintenir les accreditations annuelles si applicable, et travailler sur differents quarts selon les besoins operationnels. Les titulaires au Quebec doivent etre bilingues (francais et anglais). En plus des criteres habituels de selection, les candidats aux postes exigeant la conduite comme competence fondamentale doivent detenir un permis valide (ex. classe 5, G ou 1[AZ]) et presenter un dossier ne comportant pas plus de deux infractions et/ou accidents dans les 24 mois precedant la candidature. Les candidats seront egalement evalues selon : 1) leur releve annuel de conduite ; 2) leur performance en entrevue ; et 3) leurs resultats aux evaluations de conduite administrees.

Enonce sur l'equite en emploi

FedEx valorise la diversite et l'inclusion dans son milieu de travail. Notre entreprise accueille des talents issus de tous les horizons, a l'image de notre clientele et des communautes que nous servons. Nous offrons un environnement securitaire et respectueux ou chaque personne peut s'epanouir. Nous invitons particulierement les femmes, les personnes en situation de handicap, les Autochtones, les membres des communautes culturelles et 2ELGBTQ+ a soumettre leur candidature. Notre equipe des ressources humaines adaptera le processus de recrutement selon vos besoins specifiques.