Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for a yard switcher/packaging handler role in New York. You will move trailers, load and unload packages, and coordinate with yard teams to ensure efficient operations.

Candidates should have a valid driver’s license, DOT compliance, and ability to read labels and numbers for sorting. The role involves frequent lifting, walking in yard conditions and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (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.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
• Sorts packages by reading labels and charts to determine the appropriate conveyor system.

Skills

Valid driver\'s license

DOT file

Instruction following

Numerical sorting

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for a yard switcher/packaging handler role in New York. You will move trailers, load and unload packages, and coordinate with yard teams to ensure efficient operations.

Candidates should have a valid driver’s license, DOT compliance, and ability to read labels and numbers for sorting. The role involves frequent lifting, walking in yard conditions and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.