Early-Morning Freight Handler (Forklift/Dock Ops)

FedEx Freight; North Chili (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock crew member to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. Starting rate is $21.78 per hour with a shift from 05:00 to 10:00. This on-site role involves forklift and manual tasking, documentation checks, and customer assistance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and are at least 18. Prior warehousing or forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift experience preferred.
• If hostler/yard mule duties required, 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, and open trailer doors requiring significant lift.
• 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

• Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move freight.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazardous materials).
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, or 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 policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock crew member to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. Starting rate is $21.78 per hour with a shift from 05:00 to 10:00. This on-site role involves forklift and manual tasking, documentation checks, and customer assistance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and are at least 18. Prior warehousing or forklift experience is preferred.