Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx; Linthicum Oaks (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in Linthicum, MD is hiring a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors, load and unload packages, and operate safely. You will coordinate with yard management, perform inspections, and use scanners and equipment during shifts.

This role requires a valid driver’s license, DOT compliance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. Pay ranges from $21.70 to $22.70 per hour, with benefits and overtime where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions and work duties.
• Ability to discern numbers and sort packages correctly.
• Familiar with basic tools and equipment like dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes, and unloading devices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches hooking and moving parked trailers between yard and doors.
• Coordinates trailer movements with management or central control.
• Documents trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Loads and unloads packages onto vehicles and conveyor systems as needed.
• Handles packages using hand-to-surface techniques and sorts per conveyor instructions.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

Safety awareness

Package handling

Communication

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation in Linthicum, MD is hiring a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors, load and unload packages, and operate safely. You will coordinate with yard management, perform inspections, and use scanners and equipment during shifts.

This role requires a valid driver’s license, DOT compliance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. Pay ranges from $21.70 to $22.70 per hour, with benefits and overtime where applicable.