Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Corporation; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler in Linthicum, MD. The role involves moving trailers to and from doors, loading and unloading packages, and operating yard equipment safely.

Essential duties include coordinating trailer movements, documenting moves, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and sorting packages by hand. No formal education required; six months' package handler experience preferred. Wage is $21.70 to $22.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Follow instructions

Numerical sorting

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler in Linthicum, MD. The role involves moving trailers to and from doors, loading and unloading packages, and operating yard equipment safely.

Essential duties include coordinating trailer movements, documenting moves, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and sorting packages by hand. No formal education required; six months' package handler experience preferred. Wage is $21.70 to $22.70 per hour.