Box Unloader - Cold Storage Facility

Freight Breakers; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 46,125 - 64,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Freight Breakers LLC in Hazleton, PA seeks Warehouse Associates to unload boxed freight by hand onto wooden pallets in a refrigerated environment. You will use a pallet jack, work quickly and accurately, and be physically active. This is a full-time in-person role with standard shifts and potential overtime.

Previous warehouse experience is preferred. Compensation includes per-trailer pay and daily base rate, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Drug screening required.
• Must lift and carry between 5 and 90 lbs.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to work long hours or overtime.

Responsibilities

• Unload boxed freight onto wooden pallets.
• Operate a pallet jack to pull trailers out of the trailer.
• Ensure unloads are completed quickly and accurately.

Skills

Background check

Drug screen

Lifting 5–90 lbs

Reliable transportation

Long shift tolerance

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

We are looking for Warehouse Associates in Hazelton to unload boxed freight by hand onto wooden pallets and use a pallet jack in a refrigerated area. This role focuses on fast, accurate unloading without scanning and is physically demanding but pays well.

Responsibilities

• Unload boxed freight by hand onto wooden pallets.
• Operate a pallet jack to pull trailers out of the trailer.
• Ensure unloads are completed quickly and accurately.

Requirements

• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must lift and carry between 5 and 90 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must work consistently for long periods.

Pay

• Paid per trailer unloaded (1–3 trailers/day: $150–$200 or more).
• $100–$125 per day (additional rate).

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (occasionally OT).
• 8‑hour shifts, Monday–Friday (and weekends as needed).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement

Location

In person.

Position Type

Full‑time.

Experience

Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred).

EEO Statement

Freight Breakers LLC is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled.