Auto req ID: 225686BR

Position Type: Part Time

Employee Type: Nonexempt

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.

• 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.



NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned

None

No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – Class A) to operate in interstate commerce is required.

• 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.

All applicants must hold a Class A CDL lic to be considered for this position.



All applicants must hold a Class A CDL lic to be considered for this position.

% of Travel for the Position: N/A

Address: 635 Zerega Avenue

City: Bronx

State: New York

Zip Code: 10473

Domicile Location: P104

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