PH - Switcher PT-1
Company : FedEx
Location : Roanoke, VA, 24011
Posted Date : 27 October 2025
Job Details
Switcher Job
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.
- Performs 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 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)
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