Yard Switcher & Package Handler (PT)

FedEx Group; Town of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking movers for trailer switching and package handling in the Town of Newburgh, NY area. The role involves moving trailers between yards and doors, loading/unloading packages by hand, and following safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with central control, documenting movements, and performing pre- and post-trip checks on 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.
• 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 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT file

Safety procedures

Package sorting

Communication

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking movers for trailer switching and package handling in the Town of Newburgh, NY area. The role involves moving trailers between yards and doors, loading/unloading packages by hand, and following safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with central control, documenting movements, and performing pre- and post-trip checks on equipment.