Early Morning Freight Handler

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is hiring for a dock/warehouse position in the United States. You will handle freight with forklift and pallet jack, verify documentation, and secure cargo for trailer loading.

This role requires basic math, attention to safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 18+ years old, with prior warehousing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing or freight handling experience preferred.
• Experience with hostler/yard mule duties 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

• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.
• 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 operation

Pallet jack

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is hiring for a dock/warehouse position in the United States. You will handle freight with forklift and pallet jack, verify documentation, and secure cargo for trailer loading.

This role requires basic math, attention to safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 18+ years old, with prior warehousing experience preferred.