Yard Trailer Switcher — Full-Time, Day Shift

Jobtome; Breinigsville (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) after 1 month

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard doors and storage areas, and to load/unload packages. The role requires operating scanners, reading labels, and sorting items while maintaining safety standards.

Hires may work in hot/cold environments with potential fumes/noise; prior experience is helpful but not required. Salary starts at $22.50/hour with full-time benefits participation.

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

• Moves trailers by hooking and moving parked trailers from yard to doors or from doors to yard.
• Communicates with management to coordinate trailer movements.
• Documents trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Attends to pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Follows safety processes and uses hand-to-surface methods for package handling.
• Loads and unloads packages onto/from vehicles, trailers, carts and conveyors.
• Sorts packages by scanning, reading labels and memorizing information.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Reading numbers

Communication

Instruction following

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard doors and storage areas, and to load/unload packages. The role requires operating scanners, reading labels, and sorting items while maintaining safety standards.

Hires may work in hot/cold environments with potential fumes/noise; prior experience is helpful but not required. Salary starts at $22.50/hour with full-time benefits participation.