Trailer Yard Switcher – Fast-Paced Logistics

FedEx Logistics; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler to move trailers between yard doors and loading areas. You will coordinate with central control, document moves, and perform safety inspections of equipment.

The role includes manual package handling, loading/unloading, and sorting by scanning labels. You will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a 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

• Moves trailers between yard and doors as needed.
• 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 shifts of two to four hours.
• Sorts packages by scanning labels and memorizing information.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Numbers literacy

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 yard doors and loading areas. You will coordinate with central control, document moves, and perform safety inspections of equipment.

The role includes manual package handling, loading/unloading, and sorting by scanning labels. You will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to perform additional duties as assigned.