Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and sorting packages by hand. You will perform safety-conscious trailer switches, communicate with control to coordinate movements, and document actions in the Yard Management System where available.

The role includes pre- and post-trip inspections, scanning packages, and handling loads for shifts of two to four hours.

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 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.
• 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 approximately 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

Package sorting

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Chutes

Skate wheel rollers

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and sorting packages by hand. You will perform safety-conscious trailer switches, communicate with control to coordinate movements, and document actions in the Yard Management System where available.

The role includes pre- and post-trip inspections, scanning packages, and handling loads for shifts of two to four hours.