Dock Freight Handler & Forklift Operator

FedEx Freight; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across dock areas to and from trailers for loading. Starting rate of pay is $21.78 per hour. Shift times include 1800-2400 and 2300-0500, with dock/warehouse duties and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include operating forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck; verifying freight documents; securing loads; and assisting customers as needed.

Qualifications

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

• Move freight using forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description, using current electronic or manual system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope, or similar.
• 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across dock areas to and from trailers for loading. Starting rate of pay is $21.78 per hour. Shift times include 1800-2400 and 2300-0500, with dock/warehouse duties and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include operating forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck; verifying freight documents; securing loads; and assisting customers as needed.