PH - Switcher FT

Federal Express Corporation; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher responsible for moving trailers between yards and doors, with optional manual package handling. You will perform trailer switches, coordinate with control centers, and document moves in the yard management system.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-trip inspections, following safety procedures, and assisting with package handling as needed. This full‑time role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork to coordinate yard movements.
• Ability to sort and handle packages manually when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer switches by hooking and moving trailers from yard to doors and back.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management and central control.
• Document trailer moves using the Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Handle package loading/unloading safely when required and sort packages by scanning labels.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Safety procedures

Team communication

Physical tasks

Job description

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 Function

• 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. In addition to the above essential functions, Switchers may also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows:
• 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.

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.
• 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

Pay Transparency

Pay: $22.50 - $23.50 per hour

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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 Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

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

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