Yard Switcher & Package Handler — Midnight Shift

FedEx Group; Northampton Township, Northern (Bucks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler to move and park trailers, coordinate movements, and assist with loading/unloading packages in a fast-paced yard environment.

The role requires basic lifting and safety awareness; no formal education required, with optional experience in switching or CDL operations. Full-time hours with pay around $25/hour and a DOT file expectation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or 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.
• May also perform Package Handler essential functions as needed.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler to move and park trailers, coordinate movements, and assist with loading/unloading packages in a fast-paced yard environment.

The role requires basic lifting and safety awareness; no formal education required, with optional experience in switching or CDL operations. Full-time hours with pay around $25/hour and a DOT file expectation.