Trailer Yard Switcher & Package Handler (PT)

Federal Express Corporation; Spirit Lake (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers, load and unload packages, and sort items in a fast-paced yards environment in Spirit Lake, IA. The role involves operating switcher equipment, conducting safety checks, and collaborating with yard management to ensure accurate movements.

No formal education is required, and six months of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid drivers 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

• 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:
• 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

Follow instructions

Numbers & sorting

Basic tools & equipment

Team communication

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, load and unload packages, and sort items in a fast-paced yards environment in Spirit Lake, IA. The role involves operating switcher equipment, conducting safety checks, and collaborating with yard management to ensure accurate movements.

No formal education is required, and six months of related experience is preferred.