Switcher
- Brampton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
This is an interview position.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
High school diploma/educational equivalent.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
Six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.
In the province of Quebec, must be bilingual (French and English)
In addition to the above essential functions, 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Transparency:
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Additional Details: Hiring for Full time position, Monday to Friday. shift start time 2pm - 10pm. Posted date 21st Oct and unposted date: 28th Oct at 9am
DISCLAIMER
This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in an PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver's license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of: 1) their current driver's abstract; 2) their performance during application interviews; and 3) their performance on any driver competency assessments administered
Employment Equity Statement
At FedEx our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer, one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we serve. We foster respectful, safe and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
High school diploma/educational equivalent.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
Six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.
In the province of Quebec, must be bilingual (French and English)
In addition to the above essential functions, 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Transparency:
Pay
Additional Details: Hiring for Full time position, Monday to Friday. shift start time 2pm - 10pm. Posted date 21st Oct and unposted date: 28th Oct at 9am
DISCLAIMER
This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in an PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver's license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of: 1) their current driver's abstract; 2) their performance during application interviews; and 3) their performance on any driver competency assessments administered
Employment Equity Statement
At FedEx our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer, one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we serve. We foster respectful, safe and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Move trailers between loading and unloading doors and throughout the yard. May also load, unload, and sort packages by hand, following safe and efficient handling practices.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record are required. Six months of package-handling or switching/CDL operator experience is preferred; Quebec residents must be bilingual in French and English.
Skills
- Trailer Switching
- Safe Driving
- Package Handling
- Loading And Unloading
- Package Sorting
- Lifting And Carrying
- Pushing And Pulling
- Package Scanning
- Label Reading
- Attention To Detail
- Valid Driver’s License
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Trailer Switching
- Yard Operations
- Package Handling
- Loading
- Unloading
- Package Sorting
- Delivery Vehicles
- Trailers
- Conveyor Systems
- Package Scanning
- Label Reading
- Driver’s License
- Driving Record
- CDL Operator Experience
- Safe Handling
- Physical Labor
- FedEx
- Freight And Package Transportation