Yard Switcher & Package Handler - Twilight Shift

FedEx Corporation; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in California is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard areas and doors, and to assist in loading and unloading packages. You will coordinate with central control, conduct basic inspections, and adhere to safety procedures during yard operations.

The role requires handling packages, sorting by hand, and working in a fast-paced environment. Schedule and pay reflect a twilight shift with an hourly rate and California requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (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.
• 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

Valid driver’s license

DOT knowledge/file

Strong communication

Team player

Follow instructions

Numerical comprehension

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

FedEx Corporation in California is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yard areas and doors, and to assist in loading and unloading packages. You will coordinate with central control, conduct basic inspections, and adhere to safety procedures during yard operations.

The role requires handling packages, sorting by hand, and working in a fast-paced environment. Schedule and pay reflect a twilight shift with an hourly rate and California requirements.