Dock Freight Handler - Forklift & Load Expert

Dormont Manufacturing Co; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 31,367 - 36,699; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Paid vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across dock areas and assist with loading to trailers. The role requires handling with forklift, pallet jack and hand truck, and ensuring documentation accuracy.

Starting pay is $22.77 per hour with shifts from early morning to evening. Eligible employees receive health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), and various leave and reimbursement benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift operations 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 per 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

• Perform freight handling using forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. 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.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across dock areas and assist with loading to trailers. The role requires handling with forklift, pallet jack and hand truck, and ensuring documentation accuracy.

Starting pay is $22.77 per hour with shifts from early morning to evening. Eligible employees receive health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), and various leave and reimbursement benefits.