Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher with responsibilities in moving trailers within the yard and at load/unload doors, plus performing basic package handling tasks as needed. The role requires vigilance in safety procedures and ability to operate various yard equipment efficiently.

Responsibilities include communicating with central control, documenting trailer moves, and conducting pre- and post-trip inspections.

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.

Skills

Valid driver s license

DOT compliance

Instruction following

Numerical sorting

Basic tools usage

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes & unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher with responsibilities in moving trailers within the yard and at load/unload doors, plus performing basic package handling tasks as needed. The role requires vigilance in safety procedures and ability to operate various yard equipment efficiently.

Responsibilities include communicating with central control, documenting trailer moves, and conducting pre- and post-trip inspections.