Early‑Morning Trailer Yard Switcher (Part‑Time)

FedEx; York (York County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a part-time Yard Switcher/Package Handler in York, PA. This role involves moving trailers between yards and doors, loading and unloading packages, and working early mornings.

Candidates must be able to lift, carry, and sort packages, follow safety procedures, and use scanners and dock equipment. This position offers a pre-dawn schedule Tuesday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• 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 approximately two to four hours.

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a part-time Yard Switcher/Package Handler in York, PA. This role involves moving trailers between yards and doors, loading and unloading packages, and working early mornings.

Candidates must be able to lift, carry, and sort packages, follow safety procedures, and use scanners and dock equipment. This position offers a pre-dawn schedule Tuesday through Saturday.