Yard Trailer Movement Specialist (Night Shift)

FedEx; Barrington (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in New Jersey is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler responsible for moving trailers, loading and unloading packages, and ensuring safe yard operations. You will switch trailers between yard and doors, coordinate with management, and document moves using yard management systems or switcher cards.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to follow safety instructions, and basic tool usage.

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

Communications

Teamwork

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

FedEx in New Jersey is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler responsible for moving trailers, loading and unloading packages, and ensuring safe yard operations. You will switch trailers between yard and doors, coordinate with management, and document moves using yard management systems or switcher cards.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to follow safety instructions, and basic tool usage.