Full-Time Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx; Fivemile Point (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in New York is seeking a yard switcher/package handler to move trailers between yard and doors and to assist with loading/unloading packages. You will coordinate with central control, perform safety inspections, and operate yard equipment.

No minimum experience required, DOT-compliant driver’s license needed. Typical duties include scanning, sorting packages, and using hand-held scanners, dock carts, and related equipment in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
• No experience required; six 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.
• 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 approximately 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Teamwork

Hand-held scanners

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in New York is seeking a yard switcher/package handler to move trailers between yard and doors and to assist with loading/unloading packages. You will coordinate with central control, perform safety inspections, and operate yard equipment.

No minimum experience required, DOT-compliant driver’s license needed. Typical duties include scanning, sorting packages, and using hand-held scanners, dock carts, and related equipment in a fast-paced environment.