Dock Freight Handler – Forklift & Load Specialist

FedEx Freight, Inc.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc in Utah is hiring a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area and load freight onto trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify shipments, secure freight, and assist customers with freight documentation. This role requires physical fitness and adherence to safety policies.

Starting pay is $21.16 per hour; shift hours are 1400-2230. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior warehouse or forklift experience is beneficial for success in this

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior 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 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 for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazardous materials) in system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using 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 laws/regulations and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc in Utah is hiring a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area and load freight onto trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify shipments, secure freight, and assist customers with freight documentation. This role requires physical fitness and adherence to safety policies.

Starting pay is $21.16 per hour; shift hours are 1400-2230. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior warehouse or forklift experience is beneficial for success in this