Yard Switcher - Part-Time Packager & Loader

FedEx Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a part-time yard switcher and package handler for outbound operations. Responsibilities include moving trailers, loading and unloading packages, and coordinating with central control.

You will perform safety-influenced yard activities and operate scanning tools and equipment. The role involves frequent lifting, bending and walking in a fast-paced environment, with shifts typically in the afternoon/evening window from Tuesday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information 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.
• 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 compliance

Follow instructions

Package sorting

Handheld scanners

Team communication

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation is seeking a part-time yard switcher and package handler for outbound operations. Responsibilities include moving trailers, loading and unloading packages, and coordinating with central control.

You will perform safety-influenced yard activities and operate scanning tools and equipment. The role involves frequent lifting, bending and walking in a fast-paced environment, with shifts typically in the afternoon/evening window from Tuesday through Saturday.