Early-Morning Dock Freight Specialist

FedEx Freight; Hope Mills (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a warehouse/dock worker to transport freight between trailers and the dock area. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move items and ensure safe loading and securing inside trailers.

The role requires attention to documentation accuracy, basic math, and physical ability to lift and maneuver heavy freight. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, and hours may vary by operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in 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 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.

Skills

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork / independent work

Dock/warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a warehouse/dock worker to transport freight between trailers and the dock area. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move items and ensure safe loading and securing inside trailers.

The role requires attention to documentation accuracy, basic math, and physical ability to lift and maneuver heavy freight. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, and hours may vary by operational needs.