Yard Switcher & Package Handler — Trailer Moves

Federal Express Corporation; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking an on-site yard switcher and package handler in California. You will move trailers between yards and doors, coordinate with central control, and record trailer movements in the yard management system.

Responsibilities include performing pre/post-trip inspections, handling packages via hand-to-surface methods, and sorting packages by scanning labels. The role requires safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• 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.
• Sorts packages by scanning labels and charts and memorizing information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT compliance

Follow instructions

Numbers sorting

Tools & equipment

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking an on-site yard switcher and package handler in California. You will move trailers between yards and doors, coordinate with central control, and record trailer movements in the yard management system.

Responsibilities include performing pre/post-trip inspections, handling packages via hand-to-surface methods, and sorting packages by scanning labels. The role requires safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.