Dynamic Yard Switcher & Package Handler (FT)

FedEx Group; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Group in Ohio is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and unloading packages. You will operate yard equipment, scan and sort, and perform safety checks to keep operations efficient and safe.

The role requires alert, team-oriented workers who can follow instructions and communicate with management. No experience required, but six months in a similar role is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Preforms 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

Skills

Driver's license

DOT compliance

Package sorting

Team communication

Scanners & equipment

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Group in Ohio is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and unloading packages. You will operate yard equipment, scan and sort, and perform safety checks to keep operations efficient and safe.

The role requires alert, team-oriented workers who can follow instructions and communicate with management. No experience required, but six months in a similar role is preferred.