FT Yard Switcher & Package Handler

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

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a FT Switcher in Chicago to move and switch trailers between yards and doors, and to assist with package handling when needed. You will coordinate with yard control, document movements, and perform safety inspections.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license and DOT compliance, plus the ability to sort packages by labels and numbers. This role is on-site, with Tue–Fri/Mid shifts and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a 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.
• No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

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 compliance

Instruction following

Numerical sorting

Strong communication

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a FT Switcher in Chicago to move and switch trailers between yards and doors, and to assist with package handling when needed. You will coordinate with yard control, document movements, and perform safety inspections.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license and DOT compliance, plus the ability to sort packages by labels and numbers. This role is on-site, with Tue–Fri/Mid shifts and competitive hourly pay.