Part-Time Yard & Trailer Switcher

Federal Express Corporation; Fivemile Point (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a part-time Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard, doors, and dock areas, and to load or unload packages as needed. You will follow safety procedures and work with management to coordinate movements.

The role includes pre/post-trip checks, operating yard equipment, scanning labels, and sorting packages. No formal education required; six months experience preferred. The assignment lasts up to 12 weeks with pay ranges of $22–$23 per hour.

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 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

• Moves trailers between yard, doors and dock areas as directed.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Communicates with management to coordinate trailer movements.
• Documents trailer moves using yard management systems or switcher cards.
• Loads and unloads packages onto/from vehicles and conveyors as needed.
• Operates hand-to-surface methods for package handling and sorts packages accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver\'s license

DOT compliance

Strong communication

Teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation is seeking a part-time Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard, doors, and dock areas, and to load or unload packages as needed. You will follow safety procedures and work with management to coordinate movements.

The role includes pre/post-trip checks, operating yard equipment, scanning labels, and sorting packages. No formal education required; six months experience preferred. The assignment lasts up to 12 weeks with pay ranges of $22–$23 per hour.