PT Switcher & Package Handler — 4am Start

Federal Express Corporation; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Part Time Switcher in New Jersey. Early mornings, approx. 4am start, handling trailer movements and package sorting with a dual driver/handler role. Requires attention to safety and efficient yard operations.

You will operate within a fast-paced team, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and coordinate with central control to optimize yard flow. No formal education required; six months' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical ability

Communication

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Part Time Switcher in New Jersey. Early mornings, approx. 4am start, handling trailer movements and package sorting with a dual driver/handler role. Requires attention to safety and efficient yard operations.

You will operate within a fast-paced team, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and coordinate with central control to optimize yard flow. No formal education required; six months' experience preferred.