PH - Switcher FT

FedEx; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers between yards and doors and assist with manual handling as needed. You will coordinate movements with management, sort and load packages, and document actions for yard accuracy.

The role requires vigilance on safety processes, ability to read labels, and proficiency with basic yard tools. Schedule: Tue–Sat Twi/Mid sorts; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Six months experience preferred as a package handler or switching/CDL operator.
• Valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to read labels and numbers to sort packages.
• Strong teamwork and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers between yard, doors, and return to yard.
• Load and unload packages using hand and equipment.
• Document trailer moves in Yard Management System.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Operate conveyor system and sort packages by label.

Skills

Yard operations

Package sorting

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Unloading devices

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.
• Utilizes \u201Chand-to-surface\u201D 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: New pay rate effective 9/27. $22.25 - $26.25 / hr

Additional Details

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday Twi / Mid sorts

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

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

E-Verify Notice

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