Yard Switcher & Package Handler (Evenings)

FedEx; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx in Edison, New Jersey is seeking reliable individuals for yard switching and package handling roles. You will hook and move trailers between yards and doors, coordinate with central control, and document movements using available systems.

Safety is emphasized through pre/post-trip inspections and strict procedures. The package handler duties include loading/unloading, scanning packages, sorting by labels, and operating dock equipment.

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 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Instruction following

Numerical sorting

Dock equipment operation

Communication

Education

None required

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Job description

FedEx in Edison, New Jersey is seeking reliable individuals for yard switching and package handling roles. You will hook and move trailers between yards and doors, coordinate with central control, and document movements using available systems.

Safety is emphasized through pre/post-trip inspections and strict procedures. The package handler duties include loading/unloading, scanning packages, sorting by labels, and operating dock equipment.