Early Morning Freight Handler | Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Sparks, NV is looking for a dockworker to move freight between trailers. The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, verifying paperwork, securing cargo, and assisting customers. The shift runs 04:00–10:00 with a starting pay of $22.26 per hour and a potential to $26.04.

Eligible employees gain health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k), bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and paid time off for eligible FT staff.

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, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more.
• 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 freight documentation matches description.
• 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 all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Basic math

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

FedEx Freight in Sparks, NV is looking for a dockworker to move freight between trailers. The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, verifying paperwork, securing cargo, and assisting customers. The shift runs 04:00–10:00 with a starting pay of $22.26 per hour and a potential to $26.04.

Eligible employees gain health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k), bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and paid time off for eligible FT staff.