Cargo Handler I

Final Mile; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K plan with employer contributions

Career advancement

Work-life balance

FSA

EAP

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Final Mile is seeking a Cargo Handler to load and unload freight on trailers, safely handling equipment and documenting shipments. You will use handheld scanners to track freight across our network and ensure accurate staging of next-day routes.

A strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. The role requires physical stamina for frequent lifting and inspecting freight quality, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 4:00am to 12:30pm and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong physical ability for lifting and moving freight.
• Experience with handheld scanners is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K plan with employer contributions
• Opportunity for advancement and career development
• Culture that embraces a work-life balance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off

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

Shift

Monday thru Friday 4am thru 12:30pm with some potential overtime

Pay

$18.10/hr