Night Shift Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler in Bucks County, PA. This full-time role involves moving trailers to and from doors, loading and unloading packages by hand, and sorting by conveyor while following safety procedures.

Shifts may include midnight and sunrise sorts. Responsibilities include coordinating movements with management, documenting actions in the Yard Management System, and performing pre-/post-trip inspections.

Qualifications

• No education required.
• Six months of package handler or switching experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and DOT record.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers between yard and doors as needed.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management/central control.
• Document trailer moves using the Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Load and unload packages by hand; sort packages by conveyor/system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Read/sort numbers

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler in Bucks County, PA. This full-time role involves moving trailers to and from doors, loading and unloading packages by hand, and sorting by conveyor while following safety procedures.

Shifts may include midnight and sunrise sorts. Responsibilities include coordinating movements with management, documenting actions in the Yard Management System, and performing pre-/post-trip inspections.