Overnight Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Group; West Pennsboro Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors, perform manual loading/unloading, and support safe, efficient operations in the yard. No minimum education is required; up to six months of related experience is preferred.

In this part-time overnight role, you will coordinate with management, document moves, and conduct pre/post-trip inspections, with lifting and standing for portions of shifts. Teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.

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

Skills

Driver's license

DOT compliance

Safety procedures

Package handling

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors, perform manual loading/unloading, and support safe, efficient operations in the yard. No minimum education is required; up to six months of related experience is preferred.

In this part-time overnight role, you will coordinate with management, document moves, and conduct pre/post-trip inspections, with lifting and standing for portions of shifts. Teamwork and reliability are essential.