Early Morning Freight Handler — Forklift & Dock

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading.

The role involves operating forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks to move goods, verify documentation, and secure cargo before loading. Responsibilities include repairing damaged freight, completing reports, assisting customers with freight paperwork, and performing hostling duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift experience preferred
• Hostler/yard mule 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 hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing ~100 lb, and to open trailer doors requiring ~75 lb lift, multiple times per day
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Basic math

Communication skills

Team player

Hostler experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading.

The role involves operating forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks to move goods, verify documentation, and secure cargo before loading. Responsibilities include repairing damaged freight, completing reports, assisting customers with freight paperwork, and performing hostling duties as needed.