PH - Switcher CDL PT

Federal Express Corporation; Huntingburg (IN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time position

Early morning shift

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Huntingburg, IN is seeking a part-time yard switcher to move trailers between yards and doors. The role involves manual handling, safety compliance, and operating yard equipment. You will coordinate with management and record trailer moves using standard systems.

Ideal candidates have a CDL Class A or are willing to obtain one, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and reliability to handle early morning shifts at our Huntingburg location.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A license and maintain a DOT file.
• Must be able to follow safety instructions and operate yard equipment.
• Ability to discern numbers for sort orders and package movements.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Physically able to perform lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Responsibilities

• Hook and move parked trailers from yard to load/unload doors.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management.
• Document trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Adhere to yard switching safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT file maintenance

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload/load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

None required.

Minimum Experience

No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• Must hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – Class A) required to operate in interstate commerce.
• 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.

Job Conditions

• May work in hot and cold temperatures.
• May work in an environment with fumes.
• May work in an area with loud noise.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency: $22.95/hr.

Pay: Additional Details – Part‑Time position. Must be able to work the early morning shift. The desired location for this position would be Huntingburg, IN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E‑Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E‑Verify program.

• E‑Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)