2nd Shift Yard Switcher (CDL Required)

Yard Switcher

The Yard Switcher is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers, containers, and other equipment within the facility's yard and dock areas. This role ensures trailers are positioned correctly for loading/unloading, maintains accurate yard inventory, and supports smooth warehouse and transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move trailers to and from dock doors, staging areas, and parking spots using a yard truck/spotter truck.
• Ensure proper trailer placement to support loading and unloading schedules.
• Perform pre?trip and post?trip inspections on yard trucks and report mechanical issues.
• Maintain yard organization, including tracking trailer locations and updating yard logs or software systems.
• Communicate with warehouse staff, drivers, and dispatch regarding trailer availability and placement.
• Verify trailer status, such as empty, loaded, sealed, or damaged.
• Assist with yard safety by monitoring traffic flow and ensuring compliance with site procedures.
• Support gate operations when needed, including checking in/out drivers and completing related paperwork.
• Assist Material Handlers in loading and unloading truck and trailers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications:

• Experience operating a yard truck, hostler, or similar equipment (preferred or required depending on company).
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and yard safety procedures.
• Ability to reverse, maneuver, and park trailers safely in tight areas.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Basic ability to read, write, and complete logs or digital entries.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short? and long?term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.