Yard Switcher & Package Handler

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

Job summary

FedEx is seeking associates in California to manage yard trailer movements, switchers, and package handling. You will coordinate parking, loading/unloading operations, and ensure safety procedures are followed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, using scanning devices, and sorting packages by labels and numbers. Flexible shifts with multiple start times are available.

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 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.

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.
• 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

Skills

Driver's license

DOT compliance

Communication skills

Number literacy

Safety procedures

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Job description

FedEx is seeking associates in California to manage yard trailer movements, switchers, and package handling. You will coordinate parking, loading/unloading operations, and ensure safety procedures are followed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, using scanning devices, and sorting packages by labels and numbers. Flexible shifts with multiple start times are available.