Early-Morning Freight Handler with Forklift Skills

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dock associate to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, and ensuring freight documentation is accurate.

The job includes securing freight in trailers, addressing damaged freight, and assisting customers with freight processes. Experience in warehousing or forklift operations is preferred; shift times start early in the morning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior warehousing or freight handling experience preferred.
• Hostler/yard mule duties experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to lift/carry varying weights several times a week and lift dock plates up to ~100 lb multiple times per day.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck) for freight handling.
• Verify freight documentation matches descriptions (type, weight, hazardous materials).
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, or rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Written/verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dock associate to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, and ensuring freight documentation is accurate.

The job includes securing freight in trailers, addressing damaged freight, and assisting customers with freight processes. Experience in warehousing or forklift operations is preferred; shift times start early in the morning.