Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Corporation; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 29.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

FedEx Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and sorting packages. This role requires handling packages, lifting and moving equipment safely in a fast-paced yard environment.

No formal education is required; up to six months of package handling or switching experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license and a DOT file are required, with strong teamwork and safety awareness essential.

Competenze

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions 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.

Mansioni

• 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.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
• Sorts packages by scanning labels and charts and memorizing information.

Conoscenze

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading numbers

Strumenti

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Descrizione del lavoro

FedEx Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and sorting packages. This role requires handling packages, lifting and moving equipment safely in a fast-paced yard environment.

No formal education is required; up to six months of package handling or switching experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license and a DOT file are required, with strong teamwork and safety awareness essential.