Yard Switcher & Package Handler — Evening Shifts

Jobtome; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twilight/evenings

Five days a week at FedEx location

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a package handler/switcher to move trailers between yards and doors in a fast-paced FedEx environment. You will load and unload packages, operate hand-held scanners, and sort items for efficient delivery.

Responsibilities include trailer moves, safety inspections, and coordination with central control. No formal education required; six months of related experience preferred, and a valid CDL/DOT-focused credential is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (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 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.
• Peforms other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Strong communication

Teamwork

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a package handler/switcher to move trailers between yards and doors in a fast-paced FedEx environment. You will load and unload packages, operate hand-held scanners, and sort items for efficient delivery.

Responsibilities include trailer moves, safety inspections, and coordination with central control. No formal education required; six months of related experience preferred, and a valid CDL/DOT-focused credential is beneficial.