Yard Switcher Pro: Trailer Moves & Fast-Paced Packing

FedEx; Edmond (OK); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation seeks a reliable switcher for yard operations and package handling. The role involves hooking/moving trailers, coordinating movements with central control, and performing routine inspections and documentation.

You will sort packages and operate in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to handle unloading duties as needed. Outbond/OTP shift is mentioned; equal opportunity employer with accommodations available.

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.
• 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.
• In addition to the above essential functions, Switchers may also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows:
• 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.
• Peforms other duties as assigned

Skills

DOT compliance

Valid driver’s license

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation seeks a reliable switcher for yard operations and package handling. The role involves hooking/moving trailers, coordinating movements with central control, and performing routine inspections and documentation.

You will sort packages and operate in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to handle unloading duties as needed. Outbond/OTP shift is mentioned; equal opportunity employer with accommodations available.