Dock Freight Specialist — Forklift & Secure Loads

FedEx Freight; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Paid vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is hiring for a dock/warehouse role focused on freight handling and documentation. You will operate forklifts and hand trucks, verify paperwork, secure freight in trailers, and assist customers with freight details.

This position requires basic math, the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced dock environment with variable hours. FedEx Freight offers comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing or freight handling experience preferred.
• Hostler/yard 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 weighing up to 100 pounds multiple times daily.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck to move freight.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazmat).
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Documentation

Hostler/Yard duties

Math basics

Teamwork

Physical ability

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

FedEx Freight is hiring for a dock/warehouse role focused on freight handling and documentation. You will operate forklifts and hand trucks, verify paperwork, secure freight in trailers, and assist customers with freight details.

This position requires basic math, the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced dock environment with variable hours. FedEx Freight offers comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.