Trailer Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Corporation; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in Reedley, CA, is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers and handle packages with safety and efficiency. The role involves coordinating with yard control, performing hitching and moving trailers between yard and doors, and maintaining accurate movement records.

You may also perform basic package handling duties as part of the shift. The position requires physical stamina, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and DOT file.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and operate yard equipment.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer switches by hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or from a door to the yard.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management or central control.
• Document trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Engage in package handling as needed: loads/unloads and sorts packages.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT knowledge

Reading labels/numbers

Team communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes/unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation in Reedley, CA, is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers and handle packages with safety and efficiency. The role involves coordinating with yard control, performing hitching and moving trailers between yard and doors, and maintaining accurate movement records.

You may also perform basic package handling duties as part of the shift. The position requires physical stamina, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.