Early-Morning Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Plum, PA is seeking a yard switcher / package handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with packaging tasks as needed. The role requires lifting, sorting, scanning, and operating yard equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Inbound shifts are typically M-F with early hours; five days a week at the FedEx location. OSHA/compliance and teamwork are emphasized, with opportunities to perform package handling duties as required.

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 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.
• Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• 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

Instruction following

Numerical comprehension

Basic tools usage

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Plum, PA is seeking a yard switcher / package handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with packaging tasks as needed. The role requires lifting, sorting, scanning, and operating yard equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Inbound shifts are typically M-F with early hours; five days a week at the FedEx location. OSHA/compliance and teamwork are emphasized, with opportunities to perform package handling duties as required.