Night Yard Switcher & Package Handler (Part-Time)

FedEx Group; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a part-time Switcher in New Jersey to move trailers within the yard and assist with package handling. The role involves hooking trailers, coordinating with central control, and performing pre/post-trip inspections.

Pay is $22.00–$23.00 per hour; hours are overnight (11pm–4am). Minimum education is none; experience is not required but up to 6 months is preferred. Open environment with DOT requirements and a valid driver’s license.

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.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Strong communication

Team player

Ability to discern numbers

Tools

Yard Management System

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a part-time Switcher in New Jersey to move trailers within the yard and assist with package handling. The role involves hooking trailers, coordinating with central control, and performing pre/post-trip inspections.

Pay is $22.00–$23.00 per hour; hours are overnight (11pm–4am). Minimum education is none; experience is not required but up to 6 months is preferred. Open environment with DOT requirements and a valid driver’s license.