Entry-Level Yard Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler in Vandalia, OH. The role involves moving trailers through the yard, docking at doors, and sorting packages by hand, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You may lift, push, pull, and carry packages for several hours per shift. The job requires a valid driver's license, DOT paperwork, and the ability to read labels, follow instructions, and work well in a fast-paced team environment.

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 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file maintenance

Strong communication

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Package handling ability

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Conveyor rollers

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler in Vandalia, OH. The role involves moving trailers through the yard, docking at doors, and sorting packages by hand, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You may lift, push, pull, and carry packages for several hours per shift. The job requires a valid driver's license, DOT paperwork, and the ability to read labels, follow instructions, and work well in a fast-paced team environment.