PT Trailer Yard Switcher – Move & Sort Packages

Federal Express Corporation; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler to move trailers between yards and doors and assist with sorting and loading packages. The role requires a valid driver’s license, DOT on file, and ability to lift and move heavy loads safely.

No formal education is required, though six months experience as a package handler or switcher is preferred. The work is in a fast-paced environment with potential for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
• 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 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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading numbers

Education

None required

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes & unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler to move trailers between yards and doors and assist with sorting and loading packages. The role requires a valid driver’s license, DOT on file, and ability to lift and move heavy loads safely.

No formal education is required, though six months experience as a package handler or switcher is preferred. The work is in a fast-paced environment with potential for varied shifts.