Cargo Handler I

Final Mile; Jersey City (MA, NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K plan with employer contributions

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Final Mile is seeking a Cargo Handler in Massachusetts to load and unload freight with care and efficiency. The role uses handheld scanners to track shipments and requires accurate staging and auditing of next-day routes.

A strong emphasis on safety and a positive, professional demeanor is expected. The position runs Monday through Friday from 3:30 AM to 12:00 PM, offering $18.10 per hour with benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Lifts/moves freight as part of duties.
• Operates approved equipment for loading/unloading.
• Uses scanners to track freight across network.
• Stages and audits next-day routes.
• Verifies documents and freight condition.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from trucks/trailers.
• Safely load/unload using approved equipment.
• Use handheld scanners to track freight.
• Accurately stage and audit next-day routes.
• Label boxes and prepare freight for shipment.
• Verify documentation and freight quality.
• Check-in and unload freight.
• Address damaged freight when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Loading freight

Unloading freight

Scanner usage

Route staging

Documentation verification

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety compliance

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Overview

The Cargo Handler is responsible for loading and unloading freight on trailers in a safe and timely manner. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight is required. Must accurately stage and audit next day routes, perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday-Friday

Shift

3:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Pay

$18.10 per hour

What we provide

• Paid holidays
• Benefits such as Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K plan with employer contributions
• Opportunity for advancement and career development
• Culture that embraces a work-life balance

Primary Duties

• Responsible for loading and unloading freight on trucks and trailers
• Safely load and unload trailers and trucks by utilizing appropriate approved equipment
• Use handheld scanners to efficiently track freight throughout our network
• Accurately stage and audit next day routes
• Correctly label boxes and prepare freight for shipment as required
• Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are met
• Accurately check-in and unload freight
• Recoup/restore damaged freight when necessary
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Ensure warehouse duties are being done as directed (cardboard, styrofoam, demanufacture etc)
• Ability to work well without direct supervision, maintain a positive, professional demeanor
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

This is an estimated rate based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

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