Yard Switcher: Move Trailers & Handle Packages

Federal Express Corporation; Hutchins (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Hutchins, TX is seeking candidates for full-time switcher/package handler roles. You will move trailers between yards and doors, assist with loading and unloading by hand, and operate yard control systems while following safety procedures.

The job requires attention to instructions, basic numeric sorting, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Various shifts are available; candidates must have a valid driver’s license and comply with DOT

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.

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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Numeric sorting ability

Follow instructions

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Hutchins, TX is seeking candidates for full-time switcher/package handler roles. You will move trailers between yards and doors, assist with loading and unloading by hand, and operate yard control systems while following safety procedures.

The job requires attention to instructions, basic numeric sorting, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Various shifts are available; candidates must have a valid driver’s license and comply with DOT