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PT Outbound Freight Handler

Part-time

Southeastern Freight Lines

Asheville, NCPart-time$18.1–21.6/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.1–21.6/hr
Location
Asheville, NC
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Southeastern Freight Lines is hiring a PT Outbound Freight Handler. The PT Outbound Freight Handler loads and unloads freight, and assists with recouping damaged freight. This role involves preparing, sweeping, inspecting, and cleaning trailers before loading. The handler uses various freight handling equipment, weighs and dimensions shipments, and plans cube utilization and weight distribution. They also count and inspect freight condition, review freight bills, and verify hazardous material information.

Key focus areas include Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, Assist in the recouping of damaged freight, and Prepare, sweep, inspect and cleans trailer(s) before loading freight.

Important skills include Safe Lifting Techniques, Freight Handling Equipment Operation, Forklifts Operation, Hand Trucks Operation, Drum Trucks Operation, and Pallet Jacks Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safe Lifting TechniquesFreight Handling Equipment OperationForklifts OperationHand Trucks OperationDrum Trucks OperationPallet Jacks OperationRollers OperationWeigh and Dimension ShipmentsCube Utilization PlanningWeight Distribution PlanningFreight InspectionDocumentation of Shortages or DamageReview Freight BillsCheck ManifestsVerify Hazardous Material Product DescriptionBlock and Brace Freight

Qualifications

Satisfactorily Pass Background CheckSatisfactorily Pass Alcohol and Drug TestHigh School Diploma or GEDForklift Operator ExperienceDock or Warehouse Worker ExperienceMaterial Handler ExperienceForklift Certification

Full job description

As a PT Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, as well as assist in the recouping of damaged freight.

Prepare, sweep, inspect and cleans trailer(s) before loading freight. Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight. Select and use proper freight handling equipment to load and unload freight. Such equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight. Weigh and dimension shipments to ensure proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling. Plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading freight. Count and inspect the condition of freight, documenting any shortages or damage. Review freight bills for special instructions. Check manifests for existing exceptions and check the label and the destination code on manifests against freight bills. Check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads, and check headloads against the freight bills when loading freight. Verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material. Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

For this role, we prefer you have a High School Diploma or GED. You must have the ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test. We would prefer for you to have prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler. We would also prefer you to have previously held a Forklift Certification. Pay: $18.10-$21 .60 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Work Shift

Second Shift

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