Part-Time Trailer Yard Switcher

FedEx Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in Reading, PA is seeking a Part-Time Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers, load and unload packages, and sort items in the yard. You will coordinate with yard control, perform safety inspections, and operate equipment like scanners and carts.

This role requires reliability for afternoon/evening shifts Tuesday through Saturday and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience is not required, but a valid driver’s license and DOT filing are necessary.

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 hooking and moving a trailer 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.
• Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate 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

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

Instruction-following

Numerical sorting

Package handling tools

Clear communication

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation in Reading, PA is seeking a Part-Time Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers, load and unload packages, and sort items in the yard. You will coordinate with yard control, perform safety inspections, and operate equipment like scanners and carts.

This role requires reliability for afternoon/evening shifts Tuesday through Saturday and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience is not required, but a valid driver’s license and DOT filing are necessary.