Evening Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Corporation; Bridgeport (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a yard switcher who will move trailers to and from doors and throughout the yard. The role may involve manual handling of packages and sorting by hand, with emphasis on safe practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating movements, documenting actions, and performing pre/post-trip inspections. DOT compliance and a valid driver’s license are required, with potential for shifts in the evening. E-Verify participation noted.

Qualifications

• No degree required
• Prerequisites include a valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and written instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced yard.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers between yard and doors; switch and reposition trailers.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management or control center.
• Document trailer moves in Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment.
• Handle packages by hand when required and load/unload from vehicles.
• Sort packages by scanning, labeling, and reading charts.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT files

Safety procedures

Communications

Teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation is seeking a yard switcher who will move trailers to and from doors and throughout the yard. The role may involve manual handling of packages and sorting by hand, with emphasis on safe practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating movements, documenting actions, and performing pre/post-trip inspections. DOT compliance and a valid driver’s license are required, with potential for shifts in the evening. E-Verify participation noted.