Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx Corporation; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in Arcadia, CA seeks a yard switcher/packager to move trailers between yards and doors, and to assist with package handling. You will perform safe, efficient movements, inspections, and occasionally loading/unloading tasks as part of a fast-paced team.

Requires a valid driver’s license and DOT file maintenance, with good numeric literacy and strong communication skills. Shifts vary: 2–4 hours per segment, with 2pm–6pm and 8pm–10pm slots; on-site/physical work in a logistics

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches moving a parked trailer from yard to door or door to yard.
• Communicates with management to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
• Documents trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Loads and unloads packages onto/from delivery vehicles and conveyor system carts.
• Sorts packages by scanning labels and memorizing information.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT file maintenance

instruction following

numerical literacy

team communication

safety procedures

Education

None required

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Corporation in Arcadia, CA seeks a yard switcher/packager to move trailers between yards and doors, and to assist with package handling. You will perform safe, efficient movements, inspections, and occasionally loading/unloading tasks as part of a fast-paced team.

Requires a valid driver’s license and DOT file maintenance, with good numeric literacy and strong communication skills. Shifts vary: 2–4 hours per segment, with 2pm–6pm and 8pm–10pm slots; on-site/physical work in a logistics