Part-Time Yard Switcher: Fast-Paced Package Handling

FedEx Logistics; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics in Concord, North Carolina seeks a package handler/switcher. Prior experience is not required, though six months preferred. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.

Responsibilities include trailer switching, package sorting, and operating yard equipment in a fast-paced environment. The role involves loading/unloading, inspections, and following safety procedures while coordinating with yard management and central control.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a 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.
• Experience with package handling equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, 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 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.
• 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

Driver's license

DOT knowledge

Number reading

Hand-held scanners

Team communication

Safety procedures

Tools

Yard Management System

Job description

FedEx Logistics in Concord, North Carolina seeks a package handler/switcher. Prior experience is not required, though six months preferred. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.

Responsibilities include trailer switching, package sorting, and operating yard equipment in a fast-paced environment. The role involves loading/unloading, inspections, and following safety procedures while coordinating with yard management and central control.