Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard and doors and assist with package handling. The role includes coordinating trailer movements, performing safety inspections, and operating yard equipment.

No education required; six months experience preferred. Responsibilities include using yard management tools, loading/unloading packages, and sorting items by scanning labels.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions regarding work duties and safety.
• 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 in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Communicate with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
• Document trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• Utilize hand-to-surface methods for all package handling; load/unload packages onto/from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
• Lift, carry, push and pull packages repeatedly for shifts of two to four hours.
• Sort packages by scanning labels and charts, verify numbers and memorize information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file knowledge

Instruction following

Numeracy for sorting

Tools & equipment handling

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard and doors and assist with package handling. The role includes coordinating trailer movements, performing safety inspections, and operating yard equipment.

No education required; six months experience preferred. Responsibilities include using yard management tools, loading/unloading packages, and sorting items by scanning labels.