2nd Shift Yard Switcher (CDL Required)

FXI; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FXI's High Point, North Carolina facility is seeking a Yard Switcher to safely move trailers, containers, and equipment within the yard and dock areas. The role supports loading/unloading schedules, maintains yard inventory, and collaborates with warehouse staff and drivers.

Ideal candidates will have experience operating yard trucks, knowledge of DOT/OSHA safety, and the ability to reverse and park trailers in tight spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a yard truck, hostler, or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA safety procedures for yard operations.
• Ability to reverse, maneuver and park trailers safely.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Basic ability to read, write, and complete logs or digital entries.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers to and from dock doors and staging areas using a yard truck/spotter.
• Ensure proper trailer placement to support loading/unloading schedules.
• Perform pretrip and posttrip inspections on yard trucks and report issues.
• Maintain yard organization and update yard logs or software.
• Communicate with warehouse staff, drivers, and dispatch about trailer status.
• Verify trailer status (empty, loaded, sealed, damaged).
• Assist with yard safety monitoring traffic flow and site procedures.
• Support gate operations by checking in/out drivers and handling paperwork.
• Assist Material Handlers in loading/unloading trailers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Yard truck operation

DOT/OSHA safety

Trailer maneuvering

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Basic logs literacy

Job description

Job Title: Yard Switcher

Location: High Point, NC

Job Type: On-Site

Reporting to: Production Supervisor

Director Reports: None

Company Overview

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Site Overview

Our High Point, North Carolina facility is a nonunion manufacturing plant with approximately 55 employees. The site specializes in producing polyurethane foam and other foam products. As a key location within FXI's manufacturing network, the High Point plant is known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. Team members work in a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous improvement and innovation play a central role.

Job Overview

The Yard Switcher is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers, containers, and other equipment within the facility's yard and dock areas. This role ensures trailers are positioned correctly for loading/unloading, maintains accurate yard inventory, and supports smooth warehouse and transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Move trailers to and from dock doors, staging areas, and parking spots using a yard truck/spotter truck.
• Ensure proper trailer placement to support loading and unloading schedules.
• Perform pretrip and posttrip inspections on yard trucks and report mechanical issues.
• Maintain yard organization, including tracking trailer locations and updating yard logs or software systems.
• Communicate with warehouse staff, drivers, and dispatch regarding trailer availability and placement.
• Verify trailer status, such as empty, loaded, sealed, or damaged.
• Assist with yard safety by monitoring traffic flow and ensuring compliance with site procedures.
• Support gate operations when needed, including checking in/out drivers and completing related paperwork.
• Assist Material Handlers in loading and unloading truck and trailers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

• Experience operating a yard truck, hostler, or similar equipment (preferred or required depending on company).
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and yard safety procedures.
• Ability to reverse, maneuver, and park trailers safely in tight areas.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Basic ability to read, write, and complete logs or digital entries.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short and longterm disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FXI does not discriminate in employment matters based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We support workplace diversity.

We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products.

We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.