Yard Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks a focused Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers and sort packages safely. This role involves manual handling, operating equipment, and coordinating with yard control.

You will perform trailer switching, pre/post inspections, and help load/unload from vehicles, using hand-held scanners and dock equipment. The position requires strong safety awareness and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
• Sorts packages by reading labels and charts and verifies numbers.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Safety awareness

Reading numbers

Team communication

Equipment operation

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks a focused Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers and sort packages safely. This role involves manual handling, operating equipment, and coordinating with yard control.

You will perform trailer switching, pre/post inspections, and help load/unload from vehicles, using hand-held scanners and dock equipment. The position requires strong safety awareness and teamwork.