Early-Shift Dock Freight Handler – Pay & Benefits

FedEx Freight, Inc.; North East (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Personal/sick paid time

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation (FT only)

Paid holidays (FT only)

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers, supporting loading operations and ensuring accurate documentation and safe handling.

The role requires physical endurance, familiarity with forklift or pallet jack equipment, and a reliable team player who can work early shifts and adapt to dock conditions while complying with safety policies.

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

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using equipment including forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description using current electronic or manual system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps and 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

Basic math

Written communication

Independent worker

Team player

Forklift

Pallet jack handling

Hand truck handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers, supporting loading operations and ensuring accurate documentation and safe handling.

The role requires physical endurance, familiarity with forklift or pallet jack equipment, and a reliable team player who can work early shifts and adapt to dock conditions while complying with safety policies.