Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Ground Switcher/Package Handler in North Carolina to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading/unloading of packages. The role involves hand-sorting packages, performing safety-aligned yard switches, and documenting movements in the system.

Flexibility for shifts and adherence to safety procedures are essential. Role requires basic physical stamina, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and good teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for a fast-paced team.
• Experience operating basic yard equipment and loaders is a plus.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT file maintenance

Instruction following

Numerical sorting

Use of basic equipment

Communication skills

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Ground Switcher/Package Handler in North Carolina to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading/unloading of packages. The role involves hand-sorting packages, performing safety-aligned yard switches, and documenting movements in the system.

Flexibility for shifts and adherence to safety procedures are essential. Role requires basic physical stamina, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and good teamwork.