Night-Shift Trailer Switcher – Yard Operations

Federal Express Corporation; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a package handler to move trailers within the yard and assist with loading and unloading at the docks. Responsibilities include performing trailer switches, coordinating movements with central control, and documenting moves in the Yard Management System.

Role requires pre/post-trip inspections and safe handling of packages. The position involves sorting packages, using scanners and basic dock equipment, and working in a fast-paced environment with regular lifting and

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.

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 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.
• Peforms other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Attention to detail

Package sorting

Team player

Safety-focused

Job description

FedEx Corporation is seeking a package handler to move trailers within the yard and assist with loading and unloading at the docks. Responsibilities include performing trailer switches, coordinating movements with central control, and documenting moves in the Yard Management System.

Role requires pre/post-trip inspections and safe handling of packages. The position involves sorting packages, using scanners and basic dock equipment, and working in a fast-paced environment with regular lifting and