Yard Trailer Switcher - Fast-Paced Logistics Ops

FedEx; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is hiring for a yard switcher/package handler in the Los Angeles area. You will move trailers between yards and doors, perform package loading/unloading, and run pre/post-trip inspections while using yard management systems and hand-held scanners.

Applicants should be able to lift and move packages, work in a fast-paced team, and maintain safety standards in varying temperatures. DOT and Driver's license requirements apply, with accommodations as needed.

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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT compliance

Instruction following

Package sorting

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx is hiring for a yard switcher/package handler in the Los Angeles area. You will move trailers between yards and doors, perform package loading/unloading, and run pre/post-trip inspections while using yard management systems and hand-held scanners.

Applicants should be able to lift and move packages, work in a fast-paced team, and maintain safety standards in varying temperatures. DOT and Driver's license requirements apply, with accommodations as needed.