Early-Morning Freight Dock Operator

FedEx Freight; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a warehouse associate to transport freight between dock areas and trailers, utilizing forklifts and hand trucks as needed. You will verify freight details, secure loads, and assist with necessary documentation while upholding safety standards.

The role requires 18+ years old with prior warehousing experience; physical lifting and stacking are common, and hours vary by operational needs. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials).
• 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 all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operations

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a warehouse associate to transport freight between dock areas and trailers, utilizing forklifts and hand trucks as needed. You will verify freight details, secure loads, and assist with necessary documentation while upholding safety standards.

The role requires 18+ years old with prior warehousing experience; physical lifting and stacking are common, and hours vary by operational needs. Equal opportunity employer.