About the role
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. Package Handlers (PHs) may be assigned to or rotate through various areas and positions such as Loader, Unloader, Palletizer, Scan Weigh and Key (SWAK), Quality Assurance (QA), Facer, Switcher, etc.
In addition to the above general responsibilities and the other duties as assigned by management, the following PH assignments require specialized training and/or responsibilities:
Package Handler Trainer: Trains other PHs on loading, unloading, palletizing, and scanning techniques in order to ensure efficient and safe movement of packages through the operation.
Package Handler – Air: Responsible for a multi-step package inspection process to ensure packages that are “Air Restricted” are not loaded into an air container.
Essential Functions
Utilizes “hand-to-surface” methods for all package handling.
Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shift of 3-5 hours, with potential of working one or more shifts each day
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
In addition to the above essential functions, the following PH assignments have additional essential functions as follows:
Additional Package Handler Trainer essential functions
Trains new PHs in effective unloading, loading, palletizing, carrying, smalls handling, SWAK, and non-conveyable package handling techniques.
Provides training to other PHs who are in need of additional instruction on unloading, carrying, loading, palletizing, smalls handling, SWAK, or non-conveyable package handling techniques, as determined by management.
Provides feedback on proper package handling techniques, as needed.
Reinforces among peer PHs all dock safety standards.
Understands and demonstrates by example all necessar…
