Yard Switcher & Package Handler - Full-Time

Federal Express Corporation; Newville (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a full-time yard switcher/package handler in Newville, PA. You will move trailers between yards and doors, and assist with loading and unloading packages by hand.

You will coordinate with management, document moves, inspect equipment, and follow safety procedures. A valid driver's license and a DOT file are required; experience is optional but welcomed. Applicants may request accommodations during the application process at [e-mail].

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.
• Utilizes “hand-to-surface” methods for all package handling.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Reading numbers

Handheld scanners

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a full-time yard switcher/package handler in Newville, PA. You will move trailers between yards and doors, and assist with loading and unloading packages by hand.

You will coordinate with management, document moves, inspect equipment, and follow safety procedures. A valid driver's license and a DOT file are required; experience is optional but welcomed. Applicants may request accommodations during the application process at [e-mail].