Dock Freight Handler — Fast-Paced Logistics Role

FedEx Freight; North Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse associate to transport freight between trailers and dock areas. You will operate forklift equipment, verify freight documents, secure loads, and assist customers with paperwork.

You may perform hostling duties and must meet basic physical requirements, including lifting heavy items and working in a fast-paced dock environment. This role requires independence and teamwork as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehouse, freight handling, and/or forklift experience preferred.
• If hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehousing experience

Basic math

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse associate to transport freight between trailers and dock areas. You will operate forklift equipment, verify freight documents, secure loads, and assist customers with paperwork.

You may perform hostling duties and must meet basic physical requirements, including lifting heavy items and working in a fast-paced dock environment. This role requires independence and teamwork as needed.