Night Yard Switcher & Package Handler (FT)

Federal Express Corporation; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a full-time Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and sorting packages. Overnight shifts are available, with safety-focused procedures and teamwork emphasized.

Responsibilities include coordinating trailer movements, inspecting equipment, and using handheld scanners and yard systems. Employees may perform package handling tasks during peak times, ensuring efficient delivery operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (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 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.
• Utilizes “hand-to-surface” methods for all package handling and loads/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 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT file

Communication

Numbers literacy

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a full-time Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and sorting packages. Overnight shifts are available, with safety-focused procedures and teamwork emphasized.

Responsibilities include coordinating trailer movements, inspecting equipment, and using handheld scanners and yard systems. Employees may perform package handling tasks during peak times, ensuring efficient delivery operations.