Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard and doors and assist with manual package handling. Responsibilities include coordinating with central control, performing trailer moves, and logging activities in the Yard Management System where available.

The role involves pre- and post-trip inspections, operating safety procedures, and auxiliary package handling tasks as needed.

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.
• Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• May also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions, including loading and unloading packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings, and sorting packages accordingly.
• Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximately two to four hours.
• Peforms other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard and doors and assist with manual package handling. Responsibilities include coordinating with central control, performing trailer moves, and logging activities in the Yard Management System where available.

The role involves pre- and post-trip inspections, operating safety procedures, and auxiliary package handling tasks as needed.