Night Yard Switcher: Trailer Moves & Package Handling

Federal Express Corporation; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer (Vets/Dis能力

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers in the yard and load or unload packages as needed. You will operate yard equipment and coordinate with control to ensure safe, efficient trailer movements.

No prior experience required; six months preferred. A valid driver’s license and DOT file are required to perform duties. Shifts run 11:00pm–5:00am, Tue–Sat, with a pay rate of $21.75–$25.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information 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.

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 compliance

Strong communication

Team player

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers in the yard and load or unload packages as needed. You will operate yard equipment and coordinate with control to ensure safe, efficient trailer movements.

No prior experience required; six months preferred. A valid driver’s license and DOT file are required to perform duties. Shifts run 11:00pm–5:00am, Tue–Sat, with a pay rate of $21.75–$25.75 per hour.