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FT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines

Dalton, GAFull-time$29.7–34.5/hrPosted 2mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$29.7–34.5/hr
Location
Dalton, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Southeastern Freight Lines is hiring a FT Outbound Freight Handler. The FT Outbound Freight Handler loads and unloads freight, assists with damaged freight, and prepares trailers. This role involves using various freight handling equipment, inspecting and documenting freight conditions, and verifying hazardous material information. The handler also ensures proper cube utilization and weight distribution for safe transport.

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.

Successful candidates bring Background Check and Drug Test. Important skills include Loading And Unloading Freight, Recouping Damaged Freight, Inspecting Trailers, Cleaning Trailers, Safe Lifting Techniques, and Freight Handling Equipment Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Loading and Unloading FreightRecouping Damaged FreightInspecting TrailersCleaning TrailersSafe Lifting TechniquesFreight Handling Equipment OperationForkliftsHand TrucksDrum TrucksPallet JacksRollersWeighing ShipmentsDimensioning ShipmentsFreight ClassificationFreight RatingSafe HandlingCube Utilization PlanningWeight Distribution PlanningCounting FreightInspecting Freight ConditionDocumenting ShortagesDocumenting DamageReviewing Freight BillsChecking ManifestsVerifying Hazardous Material Product DescriptionVerifying Proper PlacardingBlocking and Bracing Freight

Qualifications

Satisfactorily Pass Background CheckSatisfactorily Pass Alcohol and Drug TestHigh School Diploma or GEDPrior Forklift Operator ExperiencePrior Dock or Warehouse Worker ExperiencePrior Material Handler ExperienceForklift Certification

Full job description

As a FT 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: $29.70-$34.50 Per Hour Job Type: Full -Time

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