Yard & Trailer Switcher - Package Handling

FedEx Group; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and unloading packages. The role requires basic safety training, DOT compliance, and good attention to detail for sorting packages.

The position may involve lifting, pushing, and pulling packages and working in a fast-paced yard environment with potential exposure to heat, cold, fumes, and loud noise. Training and safety procedures are provided.

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.
• Utilizes “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 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.
• Peforms other duties as assigned

Education

None required

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors and to assist with loading and unloading packages. The role requires basic safety training, DOT compliance, and good attention to detail for sorting packages.

The position may involve lifting, pushing, and pulling packages and working in a fast-paced yard environment with potential exposure to heat, cold, fumes, and loud noise. Training and safety procedures are provided.