Early-Morning Freight Handler | Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; West Village (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; 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 is seeking personnel for dock operations to transport freight across dock areas to and from trailers for loading. The role involves operating forklifts and hand trucks, securing freight, and assisting customers with freight documentation.

Starting pay is $27.63 per hour with a range up to $32.93. Hours may vary; typical shift is early morning. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and safety duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift operations 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

• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. 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 all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Forklift

Warehouse experience

Basic math

Teamwork

Hostler experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking personnel for dock operations to transport freight across dock areas to and from trailers for loading. The role involves operating forklifts and hand trucks, securing freight, and assisting customers with freight documentation.

Starting pay is $27.63 per hour with a range up to $32.93. Hours may vary; typical shift is early morning. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and safety duties.