Yard Trailer Switcher – Fast-Paced Package Handling

Federal Express Corporation; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $20.70 - $23.40 HR

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers and load/unload packages. You may perform hand-to-surface package handling and operate in a fast-paced yard environment, including lifting and sorting packages by hand and using basic equipment.

Essential duties include hooking trailers between yard and doors, communicating with control to coordinate movements, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and adhering to safety procedures.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Strong communication

Team player

Follow safety procedures

Numerical sorting ability

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers and load/unload packages. You may perform hand-to-surface package handling and operate in a fast-paced yard environment, including lifting and sorting packages by hand and using basic equipment.

Essential duties include hooking trailers between yard and doors, communicating with control to coordinate movements, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and adhering to safety procedures.