Night Yard Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Rosemount, MN is hiring a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and assist with loading and unloading packages. You will document movements, operate basic yard equipment, and follow safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

No formal education is required; up to six months experience in package handling or yard switching is preferred. Shifts include nights Sunday–Thursday, 8:00pm–4:30am, with hourly pay shown in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to discern numbers and sort packages correctly.
• Familiarity with basic equipment like scanners and carts.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers between yard and doors as directed.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management and control.
• Document trailer moves in the Yard Management System.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Load and unload packages as needed.
• Sort packages by scanning labels and numbers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Rosemount, MN is hiring a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and assist with loading and unloading packages. You will document movements, operate basic yard equipment, and follow safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

No formal education is required; up to six months experience in package handling or yard switching is preferred. Shifts include nights Sunday–Thursday, 8:00pm–4:30am, with hourly pay shown in the posting.