Yard Trailer Switcher: Fast-Paced Team Role

FedEx Group; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Downey Station is seeking a detail-oriented package handler/switcher to support yard operations. You will hook and move trailers, coordinate with yard control, and document moves using yard management tools.

No prior experience required; you will undergo training and operate in a fast-paced environment with safety as a priority. The role pays $23.00 per hour and offers benefits in line with FedEx policies.

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.
• 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

Follow safety instructions

Read and discern numbers

Use basic tools and equipment

Strong communication

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

FedEx Downey Station is seeking a detail-oriented package handler/switcher to support yard operations. You will hook and move trailers, coordinate with yard control, and document moves using yard management tools.

No prior experience required; you will undergo training and operate in a fast-paced environment with safety as a priority. The role pays $23.00 per hour and offers benefits in line with FedEx policies.