Day Shift Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations available

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers within the yard and assist with loading and unloading packages. The role involves switching trailers between yards and doors, coordinating with central control, and documenting movements using available systems.

You may perform package handling duties, including manual lifting, sorting, and using equipment like scanners and carts. Safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential for day shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.
• Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheels, dock carts, scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; work well in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Moves trailers between yard and doors per instructions.
• Communicates with management/central control to coordinate trailer movements.
• Documents trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles and related equipment.
• Sorts packages by scanning labels and charts to determine conveyor routing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT regulatory knowledge

Strong communication

Ability to sort packages

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers within the yard and assist with loading and unloading packages. The role involves switching trailers between yards and doors, coordinating with central control, and documenting movements using available systems.

You may perform package handling duties, including manual lifting, sorting, and using equipment like scanners and carts. Safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential for day shifts.