Part-Time Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors, and to assist with loading and unloading packages. The role requires attention to safety procedures, basic sorting by numbers, and clear communication with supervisors.

Responsibilities include using the Yard Management System, performing pre/post-trip inspections, and handling packages with care for efficient delivery operations.

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.
• 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 compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Instruction following

Numerical sorting

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors, and to assist with loading and unloading packages. The role requires attention to safety procedures, basic sorting by numbers, and clear communication with supervisors.

Responsibilities include using the Yard Management System, performing pre/post-trip inspections, and handling packages with care for efficient delivery operations.