Early-Morning Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Personal/sick paid time

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Employee discounts

Vacation (FT only)

Paid holidays (FT only)

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a dock worker to transport freight between docks and trailers, using forklifts and manual equipment. The role starts at $23.46 per hour and includes standard warehouse duties and compliance with safety policies.

Typical shift is early morning, with opportunities for growth and progression based on performance. This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accuracy in documentation and loading procedures.

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.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, dock plates ~100 lbs, trailers doors ~75 lbs.
• 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

• 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 using current 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 laws and company policies.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Physical strength

Communication

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a dock worker to transport freight between docks and trailers, using forklifts and manual equipment. The role starts at $23.46 per hour and includes standard warehouse duties and compliance with safety policies.

Typical shift is early morning, with opportunities for growth and progression based on performance. This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accuracy in documentation and loading procedures.