Switcher: Yard & Package Handler (Sun–Thu, 3–9)

Federal Express Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between the yard and doors and assist with hand handling of packages. You will coordinate movements, perform inspections, and document actions using the Yard Management System.

The role requires physical work, the ability to sort packages by labels and numbers, and strong teamwork and communication to operate in a fast-paced FedEx environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages.
• 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 or switcher cards.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• 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 shifts of two to four hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT file

Instruction following

Package sorting

Scanners & equipment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

None required

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between the yard and doors and assist with hand handling of packages. You will coordinate movements, perform inspections, and document actions using the Yard Management System.

The role requires physical work, the ability to sort packages by labels and numbers, and strong teamwork and communication to operate in a fast-paced FedEx environment.