Yard Switcher: Trailers & Package Handling (Early Mornings)

FedEx; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics is seeking a yard worker to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and unloading packages. The role requires operating yard equipment, scanning and sorting packages, and maintaining safety standards.

Experience is not required, but a valid driver’s license and DOT familiarity are preferred. This on-site role involves varied shifts, including weekends, and pays hourly.

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 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.
• 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.
• Peforms other duties as assigned

Skills

Driver's license

DOT compliance

Communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Job description

FedEx Logistics is seeking a yard worker to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and unloading packages. The role requires operating yard equipment, scanning and sorting packages, and maintaining safety standards.

Experience is not required, but a valid driver’s license and DOT familiarity are preferred. This on-site role involves varied shifts, including weekends, and pays hourly.