Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Group; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx Group in Dover, New Jersey is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard doors and loading areas, and to hand-packages as needed. You will coordinate trailer movements with management, document moves, and perform safety inspections of equipment.

No education is required, and no prior experience is required, though six months in package handling or switching is preferred. Strong safety, reliability, and teamwork are essential. Apply at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• No education required.
• No experience required; six 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.

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.
• Utilizes hands-on 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 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

None required

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Group in Dover, New Jersey is seeking a Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard doors and loading areas, and to hand-packages as needed. You will coordinate trailer movements with management, document moves, and perform safety inspections of equipment.

No education is required, and no prior experience is required, though six months in package handling or switching is preferred. Strong safety, reliability, and teamwork are essential. Apply at [e-mail].