Evening Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler responsible for moving trailers to and from doors and yard areas, and may assist with loading/unloading packages by hand.

Responsibilities include coordinating trailer movements, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and sorting packages using scanners and labels. This role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with variable shift hours.

Qualifications

• DOT file and valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read labels and numbers to sort packages.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers to and from doors and yard areas as needed.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management and central control.
• Document trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Utilize hand-to-surface methods for package handling and load/unload duties.
• Sort packages using scanners, labels and charts, and operate conveyors as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

None required

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

FedEx in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler responsible for moving trailers to and from doors and yard areas, and may assist with loading/unloading packages by hand.

Responsibilities include coordinating trailer movements, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and sorting packages using scanners and labels. This role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with variable shift hours.