PH - Switcher FT-1

Federal Express Corporation; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for an overnight Yard Switcher/Package Handler. The role involves moving trailers, loading and unloading packages, and performing safety procedures in a fast-paced yard environment. You’ll operate yard equipment, sort packages, and collaborate with supervision to coordinate movements across shifts.

No formal education is required, but a valid driver’s license and a DOT file are essential. Prior switcher or CDL experience is preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

• No education required.
• Possession of valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions.
• Ability to read labels and sort packages accurately.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers between yard and doors; perform hook-and-move operations.
• Coordinate trailer movements with yard control; document using yard system or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment.
• Handle packages using hand-to-surface methods and load/unload from vehicles and conveyors.
• Sort packages by scanning, reading labels, and charts; follow conveyor and sorting procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file compliance

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Chutes and 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. 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

Additional Details

This Full Time position will be placed overnight on the Midnight/Sunrise 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

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 (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)