Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Chicago is hiring for a Switcher/Package Handler role. The position involves moving trailers between yards and doors, coordinating with control for yard operations, and handling packages with scanning and sorting tasks. Supervisory guidance and safety protocols are emphasized throughout the shift.

No formal education is required; 6 months of related experience is preferred. You will work in a fast-paced team environment with potential hot/cold conditions and noise.

Qualifications

• No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator preferred.
• 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.
• In addition to the above essential functions, Switchers may also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows:
• 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.
• Peforms other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Instruction following

Numerical sorting

Basic equipment handling

Team communication

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Chicago is hiring for a Switcher/Package Handler role. The position involves moving trailers between yards and doors, coordinating with control for yard operations, and handling packages with scanning and sorting tasks. Supervisory guidance and safety protocols are emphasized throughout the shift.

No formal education is required; 6 months of related experience is preferred. You will work in a fast-paced team environment with potential hot/cold conditions and noise.