Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Group; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Dundalk, MD seeks a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to load and unload packages safely by hand.

You will coordinate trailer movements with management, document actions in the Yard Management System, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and sort packages using hand-to-surface methods. A valid driver's license and DOT awareness are required; no degree needed, six months' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• No education required.
• Six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.
• 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.

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.
• 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

Driver's license

DOT file

Instruction following

Numbers sorting

Basic tools & equipment

Communication

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Chutes

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Dundalk, MD seeks a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to load and unload packages safely by hand.

You will coordinate trailer movements with management, document actions in the Yard Management System, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and sort packages using hand-to-surface methods. A valid driver's license and DOT awareness are required; no degree needed, six months' experience preferred.