Part-Time Trailer Yard Switcher: Hands-On Package Handling

FedEx Logistics; Falls Township (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Falls Township, PA, is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and unloading packages. You will coordinate with management, document moves and perform safety inspections while maintaining DOT compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read labels, and teamwork in a fast-paced yard environment; prior switcher or CDL experience is preferred but not required. Training provided and benefits offered.

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.
• Peforms other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

Communication

Team environment

Safety procedures

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Falls Township, PA, is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and unloading packages. You will coordinate with management, document moves and perform safety inspections while maintaining DOT compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read labels, and teamwork in a fast-paced yard environment; prior switcher or CDL experience is preferred but not required. Training provided and benefits offered.