Trailer Yard Switcher & Package Loader

FedEx Group; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler in Decatur, IL. You will move and switch trailers, load/unload packages, and operate yard equipment in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires adherence to safety rules, basic numeric sorting, and ability to follow instructions. A valid driver’s license and DOT file are required; no prior experience is necessary, though up to six months in related work is preferred. Apply via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Requires ability to follow safety instructions.
• Must understand and follow work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator preferred.

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 (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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Strong communication

Numerical 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 in Decatur, IL. You will move and switch trailers, load/unload packages, and operate yard equipment in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires adherence to safety rules, basic numeric sorting, and ability to follow instructions. A valid driver’s license and DOT file are required; no prior experience is necessary, though up to six months in related work is preferred. Apply via [e-mail].