Yard Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard/Switcher role responsible for moving trailers between yards and doors and for basic package handling. The position involves pre- and post-trip inspections, yard coordination, and safe handling of packages in a fast-paced environment.

Full-time shift options include Early Morning/Preload; the employer emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work in varied temperatures and conditions. E-Verify and equal opportunity statements are noted.

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.
• 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 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 basis for approximately two to four hours.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Safety procedures

Team communication

Package sorting

Hand-held scanners

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Chutes/unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard/Switcher role responsible for moving trailers between yards and doors and for basic package handling. The position involves pre- and post-trip inspections, yard coordination, and safe handling of packages in a fast-paced environment.

Full-time shift options include Early Morning/Preload; the employer emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work in varied temperatures and conditions. E-Verify and equal opportunity statements are noted.