Yard Switcher & Package Handler — Twilight Shift

FedEx Corporation; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twilight Shift (Fri-Mon)

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for a Yard Switcher/Package Handler role in California. The position involves moving trailers between yards and doors, loading and unloading packages, and performing yard switching tasks with safety compliance.

A valid driver’s license and DOT file are required, with no education beyond None required stated. Responsibilities include coordinating movements, documenting trailer activity, and operating basic handling equipment.

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

Instruction comprehension

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

None required

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for a Yard Switcher/Package Handler role in California. The position involves moving trailers between yards and doors, loading and unloading packages, and performing yard switching tasks with safety compliance.

A valid driver’s license and DOT file are required, with no education beyond None required stated. Responsibilities include coordinating movements, documenting trailer activity, and operating basic handling equipment.