Yard Switcher & Package Handler - Part Time

Federal Express Corporation; New Castle Industrial Park (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a part-time Package Handler/Switcher to move trailers in the yard, load and unload packages, and assist with yard operations. The role requires coordinating trailer movements, performing safety inspections, and using yard management tools as needed.

Responsibilities include sorting packages, reading labels, and selecting the correct conveyor or route. The job emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment with PT20 preload AM Shift

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Peforms other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

CommunicationSkills

Team environment

Numerical discernment

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a part-time Package Handler/Switcher to move trailers in the yard, load and unload packages, and assist with yard operations. The role requires coordinating trailer movements, performing safety inspections, and using yard management tools as needed.

Responsibilities include sorting packages, reading labels, and selecting the correct conveyor or route. The job emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment with PT20 preload AM Shift