Part-Time Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Corporation; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for yard switcher/package handler responsibilities in the New York area. The role involves moving trailers between yards and doors, loading and unloading packages, and maintaining safety and accuracy in sorting operations.

This part-time inbound position requires attention to DOT compliance, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Training and on-site duties will be provided.

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

Team environment

Good communication

Safety protocol adherence

Education

None required

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Chutes

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for yard switcher/package handler responsibilities in the New York area. The role involves moving trailers between yards and doors, loading and unloading packages, and maintaining safety and accuracy in sorting operations.

This part-time inbound position requires attention to DOT compliance, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Training and on-site duties will be provided.