Early Morning Freight Handler - Forklift & Dock

FedEx Freight; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in United States, SC, is hiring for a dock worker responsible for transporting freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role involves operating forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, verifying documentation, and securing freight inside trailers.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old, with preferred warehousing or forklift experience and basic math/communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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 and open trailers; lift heavy objects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck as needed.
• Verify freight documentation matches description.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, or rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight in United States, SC, is hiring for a dock worker responsible for transporting freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role involves operating forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, verifying documentation, and securing freight inside trailers.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old, with preferred warehousing or forklift experience and basic math/communication skills.