Dock Freight Operator - Forklift & Load Specialist

FedEx Freight; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Dock/Freight Handler to move freight within dock areas and load it to trailers. This role requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks, verifying paperwork, and securing loads for safe transport.

You will assist customers, perform hostling duties if needed, and ensure proper documentation and compliance. Starting pay is $21.16 per hour with early and late shifts (05:00–09:30 and 15:30–19:30).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior warehousing and freight handling experience preferred.
• Hostler/yard mule duties experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/carry freight and operate equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description and weight.
• 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

Warehousing

Freight handling

Forklift operations

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

FedEx Freight in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Dock/Freight Handler to move freight within dock areas and load it to trailers. This role requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks, verifying paperwork, and securing loads for safe transport.

You will assist customers, perform hostling duties if needed, and ensure proper documentation and compliance. Starting pay is $21.16 per hour with early and late shifts (05:00–09:30 and 15:30–19:30).