Yard Switcher: Move Trailers & Load/Unload Packages

FedEx Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers in the Jersey City area, load/unload packages by hand and manage sorting tasks with safety in mind. The role requires no formal education and may start with minimal prior experience, with possible CDL-related preference.

The position offers a pay rate of $23.00 per hour, preloading schedule Tuesday through Saturday, and a chance to work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

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

• 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.
• 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 approximately 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

Instruction following

Number recognition

Package sorting

Team communication

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers in the Jersey City area, load/unload packages by hand and manage sorting tasks with safety in mind. The role requires no formal education and may start with minimal prior experience, with possible CDL-related preference.

The position offers a pay rate of $23.00 per hour, preloading schedule Tuesday through Saturday, and a chance to work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.