Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Group; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Part time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a part-time yard handler to move trailers, load/unload packages, and coordinate yard activities. The role offers Sun-Thu or Tue-Sat shifts and requires minimal education with preferred six months of related experience. A valid drivers license and a DOT file are required.

Training and safety protocols are provided. This position involves physical duties such as lifting, bending, and repetitive motion in a fast-paced environment, with

Qualifications

• Must have a valid drivers 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.
• Uses 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 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 drivers license

DOT file

instruction following

numerical sorting

teamwork

communication

Tools

skate wheel rollers

dock carts

hand-held scanners

chutes

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a part-time yard handler to move trailers, load/unload packages, and coordinate yard activities. The role offers Sun-Thu or Tue-Sat shifts and requires minimal education with preferred six months of related experience. A valid drivers license and a DOT file are required.

Training and safety protocols are provided. This position involves physical duties such as lifting, bending, and repetitive motion in a fast-paced environment, with