Freight Handler Part-Time
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Job overview
FedEx Freight, Inc. is hiring a Freight Handler Part-Time. The Freight Handler transports freight across the dock area to/from trailers for loading. This role involves performing freight handling using motorized and manual equipment, verifying documentation, securing freight, and assisting customers as needed. The position requires compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Key focus areas include Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers, Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, and Verify documentation matches freight description.
Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+. Important skills include Basic Math, Work Independently, and Team Member. Preferred (not required): Forklift, Pallet Jack, Hand Truck, and Basic Written Communication.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$21.16 - $21.16 / hourly
Hours Per Week
20
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Starting Rate of Pay: $ 21.16 per hour
Shift Time 1: 0500-1000
Shift Time 2: 1700-2200
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
Perform hostling duties if required.
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
Perform other duties as required.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift operations preferred.
If hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred.
Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more.
Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise.
Hours may vary due to operational need.
Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented.
EST FedEx Freight, Inc
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [email protected]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran.
Job Type
Part time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
RC3079
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