Part-Time Yard Switcher & Package Handler

Jobtome; Hutchins (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Package Handler to move trailers, load and unload packages, and sort items by hand within the yard. You’ll operate dock equipment, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with management, recording trailer moves, and working shifts across day and evening hours. A valid driver’s license is required; no prior experience necessary beyond six months preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions and work duties.
• Ability to sort packages and read numbers accurately.

Responsibilities

• Movement of trailers to and from unload/load doors and across yard.
• Physical loading, unloading and sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing.
• Perform trailer switches (hooking and moving parked trailer to/from doors).
• Communicate with management/central control for coordination.
• Document trailer moves using YMS or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Understand & demonstrate yard switching safety processes.
• Perform package handler functions: hand-to-surface methods, load/unload packages onto/from vehicles/trailers, conveyor system carts, load gratings.
• Lift, carry, push, pull packages continuously, approximately shifts of two to four hours.
• Select appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels, charts, verifying numbers, memorizing information, sorting accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Communication

Team work

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Package Handler to move trailers, load and unload packages, and sort items by hand within the yard. You’ll operate dock equipment, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with management, recording trailer moves, and working shifts across day and evening hours. A valid driver’s license is required; no prior experience necessary beyond six months preferred.