Early-Morning Dock Freight Handler

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dockworker to transport freight between dock areas and trailers. You will operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck to move freight and secure it inside trailers while verifying documentation for accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18, and able to lift heavy loads. Prior warehouse experience is preferred; hostling duties may be required, with adherence to laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior warehousing or freight handling 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 ~100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring ~75 pounds of lift force, up to daily.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Verify freight description matches documentation using current system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope, and other supplies.
• 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

Freight handling

Documentation literacy

Teamwork

Math ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dockworker to transport freight between dock areas and trailers. You will operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck to move freight and secure it inside trailers while verifying documentation for accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18, and able to lift heavy loads. Prior warehouse experience is preferred; hostling duties may be required, with adherence to laws and company policies.