Part-Time Yard Trailer Switcher

FedEx; Seneca Knolls (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx in Sunrise Sort is seeking a PT Switcher to move trailers between yards and doors, load and unload packages, and support yard operations in a fast-paced environment near Seneca Knolls, NY. You’ll work with dock equipment and scanners, following DOT and safety rules, and collaborate with management for efficient package movement.

Previous switcher or CDL experience is a plus, but all candidates with a valid license and ability to handle manual tasks are welcome.

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.
• 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.
• Peforms other duties as assigned

Skills

Driver's license

DOT file

Package handling

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx in Sunrise Sort is seeking a PT Switcher to move trailers between yards and doors, load and unload packages, and support yard operations in a fast-paced environment near Seneca Knolls, NY. You’ll work with dock equipment and scanners, following DOT and safety rules, and collaborate with management for efficient package movement.

Previous switcher or CDL experience is a plus, but all candidates with a valid license and ability to handle manual tasks are welcome.