Early Morning Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Dock Worker to transport freight within the dock area and assist with loading to trailers. The role requires operating equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.

Shift times are 0500-1000. Starting pay is $21.16 per hour. Responsibilities include securing freight inside trailers, verifying documentation, and assisting customers with freight needs.

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 freight of varying weights several times per week, and to open trailer doors requiring significant lift.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, and push/pull freight throughout the shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Verify documentation matches freight description (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 laws, regulations and company procedures.

Skills

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Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Dock Worker to transport freight within the dock area and assist with loading to trailers. The role requires operating equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.

Shift times are 0500-1000. Starting pay is $21.16 per hour. Responsibilities include securing freight inside trailers, verifying documentation, and assisting customers with freight needs.