Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler. The role moves trailers between yards and doors, assists with loading and unloading packages by hand, and ensures safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating trailer moves with management, inspecting equipment, using yard management tools, and sorting packages by scanning and labels.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Instruction following

Numbers for sorting

Tools handling

Communication and teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler. The role moves trailers between yards and doors, assists with loading and unloading packages by hand, and ensures safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating trailer moves with management, inspecting equipment, using yard management tools, and sorting packages by scanning and labels.