Yard Trailer Switcher – Early‑Morning Shift

FedEx Group; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Bemidji, MN is seeking a yard switcher/package handler for overnight shifts. You will move trailers, load and unload packages by hand, operate scanners, and help keep the yard running safely and efficiently.

No formal education is required; six months’ experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and a DOT file are required, with strong teamwork and safety awareness essential.

Qualifications

• No specific education requirement; six months of package handling or switching experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong communication and numerical reading skills for sorting packages.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers to and from doors and throughout the yard, including manual handling of packages.
• Perform trailer switches and coordinate with management to schedule movements.
• Document trailer movements using yard management systems or switcher cards.
• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections on switcher equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Load/unload packages onto vehicles, conveyors, or carts and sort by scanning labels.
• Work as part of a fast-paced team while adhering to safety guidelines.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT compliance

Team player

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading labels

Communication

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Chutes and unloading devices

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Bemidji, MN is seeking a yard switcher/package handler for overnight shifts. You will move trailers, load and unload packages by hand, operate scanners, and help keep the yard running safely and efficiently.

No formal education is required; six months’ experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and a DOT file are required, with strong teamwork and safety awareness essential.