Full-Time Yard Switcher: Trailer Moves & Package Handling

Federal Express Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,914,000 - 3,189,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Switcher to manage trailer movements in the yard, hooking and moving trailers from yard to doors and back.

You will load and unload packages by hand, operate hand-held scanners and dock equipment, and communicate with management to coordinate transfers while following safety procedures.

This full-time position requires reliability, a valid driver’s license and the ability to work a Mon-Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions 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 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 or switcher cards.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load grids.
• Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous basis for shifts of two to four hours.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

Safety procedures

Numbers & sorting

Tools & equipment

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Switcher to manage trailer movements in the yard, hooking and moving trailers from yard to doors and back.

You will load and unload packages by hand, operate hand-held scanners and dock equipment, and communicate with management to coordinate transfers while following safety procedures.

This full-time position requires reliability, a valid driver’s license and the ability to work a Mon-Fri schedule.