Dock Freight Handler: Forklift & Load Specialist

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading and transfer.

You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, verify freight documents, secure loads inside trailers, assist customers with freight needs, and follow all safety rules and company procedures. Hours may vary with operational needs, starting pay is $21.78 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing or fork lift 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

• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: 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

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Documentation

Teamwork

Basic math

Communication

Heavy lifting

Dock/warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading and transfer.

You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, verify freight documents, secure loads inside trailers, assist customers with freight needs, and follow all safety rules and company procedures. Hours may vary with operational needs, starting pay is $21.78 per hour.