PH - Switcher PT

Federal Express Corporation
Leesburg, VA
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

Additional Details:

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 [email protected].

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)
Posted 2025-10-20

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