PH - Switcher PT-1

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

Qualifications Requises:

Transparence Salariale:

Salaire:

Details Supplementaires: Hiring for PPT, Wednesday to Friday, Shift time 4:30 am - 10:30am, Saturday - 7am to 12pm.

DENI DE RESPONSABILITE

Cette description de poste est de nature generale et ne vise ni a presenter un inventaire complet de toutes les fonctions, responsabilites et qualifications exigees des employes affectes au poste ni a etre interpretee comme tel. Le titulaire de ce poste doit accomplir toutes les autres taches pouvant lui etre assignees ; doit etre capable de reussir les tests et programmes de formation obligatoires ; doit etre capable de fonctionner dans un environnement PC / Windows ; doit reussir toute formation recurrente et maintenir les accreditations annuelles necessaires le cas echeant ; et travailler selon un horaire variable en fonction des besoins de l'entreprise. Le titulaire qui reside dans la province de Quebec doit etre bilingue (francais et anglais). En plus des facteurs habituels faisant partie du processus de selection, tout candidat a un poste exigeant la conduite d'un vehicule comme competence de base doit posseder un permis de conduire valide (p. ex. de classe 5, G, ou 1 AZ) et un dossier de conduite affichant un maximum de deux infractions et / ou accidents au cours des 24 mois precedant la date de candidature. Les candidats feront en outre l'objet d'une evaluation basee sur l'examen approfondi :

1. de leur dossier de conduite courant,
2. des resultats de leur entrevue et
3. des resultats de toute evaluation de leurs competences de conducteur.