Cargo Handler I - Part Time

Final Mile; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance culture

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Final Mile is seeking a Cargo Handler to load and unload freight on trailers, using approved equipment and scanners to track shipments. You will accurately stage and audit next day routes and ensure proper labeling and handling of freight.

The role requires physical work with frequent lifting and a schedule Monday–Friday, 3:30 AM–7:30 AM in Birmingham, AL. This full-time position offers paid holidays and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience loading and unloading freight safely and efficiently.
• Ability to operate approved equipment for lifting and moving freight.
• Ability to stand and lift for extended periods; strong attention to safety.
• Identify and verify documentation and freight condition.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trucks and trailers.
• Safely use equipment to move freight.
• Track freight with handheld scanners.
• Stage and audit next day routes.
• Label boxes and prepare freight for shipment.
• Verify documentation and freight condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools

Handheld scanners

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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: 3:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Pay: $20.00/hr

What we provide:

• Paid holidays
• 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

BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:

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