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Pt Outbound Freight Handler

Part-time

Southeastern Freight Lines

Jackson, TNPart-time$18.1–21.6/hrPosted 1w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.1–21.6/hr
Location
Jackson, TN
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, prepares and cleans trailers, uses safe lifting techniques, operates handling equipment, weighs and dimensions shipments, inspects freight condition, reviews freight bills and manifests, verifies hazardous material documentation, and blocks and braces freight to prevent shifting.

Key focus areas include Load and unload freight onto and off equipment, Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading freight, and Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight.

Preferred (not required): Safe Lifting Techniques, Freight Handling Equipment Operation, Weigh And Dimension Shipments, and Cube Utilization Planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safe Lifting TechniquesFreight Handling Equipment OperationWeigh and Dimension ShipmentsCube Utilization PlanningFreight Inspection and DocumentationHazardous Material VerificationBlock and Brace FreightForkliftHand TrucksDrum TrucksPallet JacksRollers

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDForklift CertificationPrior Forklift Operator ExperiencePrior Dock or Warehouse Worker ExperiencePrior Material Handler ExperienceMust Pass Background CheckMust Pass Alcohol and Drug Test

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

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