Trailer Yard Switcher — Loader/Sorter (Fast-Paced)

Federal Express Corporation; Fivemile Point (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in New York is seeking a yard switcher/handler responsible for moving trailers, loading and unloading packages, and maintaining safety in a fast-paced yard environment.

You will perform pre/post-trip inspections, document trailer moves, and coordinate with central control to ensure efficient yard operations. Prior experience is preferred but not required; a valid CDL is not stated but a driver's license and DOT compliance are required.

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 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.
• 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

Driver's license

DOT file

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Chutes and unloading devices

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in New York is seeking a yard switcher/handler responsible for moving trailers, loading and unloading packages, and maintaining safety in a fast-paced yard environment.

You will perform pre/post-trip inspections, document trailer moves, and coordinate with central control to ensure efficient yard operations. Prior experience is preferred but not required; a valid CDL is not stated but a driver's license and DOT compliance are required.