Gatekeeper
Description
Shift
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 12:00AM-7:00AM
Position Summary
The Gatekeeper is responsible for controlling and registering all vehicles entering and exiting the yard, ensuring compliance with safety, precision, and productivity standards established by FedEx Supply Chain and its client. This role supports yard security, operational flow, and communication with internal departments while maintaining accurate records and enforcing site protocols.
Primary Responsibilities
- Register vehicles entering and exiting the yard using paper logs and computer systems.
- Break, affix, and record security seals on incoming and outgoing vehicles.
- Visually inspect all vehicles entering and exiting the yard.
- Communicate with distribution center departments regarding vehicle status and directives.
- Inform truck drivers of yard safety rules upon arrival.
- Direct truck drivers to designated areas for parking, pickup, or trailer drop-off.
- Assist other gatehouse services as needed.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.
- Adhere to all safety rules and procedures at all times.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-2 years of experience as a gatekeeper preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work effectively with truck drivers and other external personnel.
- Strong attention to detail and procedural compliance.
- Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold).
- Physical ability to open/close trailer doors and use tools such as crowbars, hammers, and bolt cutters.
- Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods and manage stress effectively.
Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (CA -- Salaried & CA -- Hourly)
If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, Functional French (written and spoken) is required.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements (with or without accommodation)
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to read, write and interpret information.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
- Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
- Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
At FedEx, our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer--one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities we serve. We foster respectful, safe, and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions.
Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.
Job Disclaimer (Canada)
This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
The incumbent is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in a PC Windows environment, successfully complete all recurrence training, maintain annual accreditations where applicable, and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, functional French (written and spoken) is required.
In the recruitment and selection process to fill this vacancy, Artificial Intelligence may be used.
Driving Requirements (If Applicable)
Candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency must have a valid driver's license (e.g., Class 5, G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application.
Candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of:
- Their current driver's abstract
- Their performance during application interviews
- Their performance on any driver competency assessments administered
