Yard Trailer Switcher & Package Handler - Day Shift

FedEx Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a responsible Yard / Switcher operator in the United States. The role involves moving trailers between yard and doors, loading/unloading packages, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Preferred candidates have up to six months of related experience, a valid CDL or driver’s license, and the ability to follow DOT procedures. Training is provided; the position includes a daytime schedule and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Reading/sorting numbers

Package handling safety

Communication

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

unloading devices

Job description

FedEx is seeking a responsible Yard / Switcher operator in the United States. The role involves moving trailers between yard and doors, loading/unloading packages, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Preferred candidates have up to six months of related experience, a valid CDL or driver’s license, and the ability to follow DOT procedures. Training is provided; the position includes a daytime schedule and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced logistics environment.