Package Handler Position Available In Hampden, Massachusetts

Description Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from theunload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible forthe physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand,including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe andefficient manner. Essential Function ? Performs trailer switches definedas hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unloaddoor or hooking and moving a trailer from a door to the yard. ?Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinatetrailer movements in the yard. ? Documents trailer moves using the YardManagement System (where available) or switcher cards. ? Performs pre-and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment. ? Understands anddemonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.

In addition to the above essential functions, Switchers may also berequired to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows: ?Utilizes ?hand-to-surface? methods for all package handling. ? Loads andunloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyorsystem carts and load gratings. ? Lifts, carries, pushes and pullspackages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts oftwo to four hours. ? Determines the appropriate conveyor system byscanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers andmemorizing information and sorts packages accordingly. ? Peforms otherduties as assigned Minimum Education ?None required Minimum Experience?

No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a packagehandler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred. Knowledge Skillsand Abilities ? Must have a valid driver?s license and maintain aDepartment of Transportation (DOT) file. ? Ability to understand andfollow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods. ? Abilityto 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. ? Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in afast-paced team environment. Job Conditions ? May work in hot and coldtemperatures ? May work in an environment with fumes ? May work in anarea with loud noise

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This compensation range isprovided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary rangefor this role across all potential locations. If this opportunityincludes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the joblevel minimum and the job level maximum. Actual starting pay would bedetermined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at thelocation for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. Anemployee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonuspotential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision anddental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.