Early-Shift Freight Handler (Dock & Forklift)

FedEx Freight; Hermantown (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Bereavement pay

Employee discounts

Vacation (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks, verifying freight documentation, securing loads, and assisting customers with freight paperwork.

The job emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and potential hostling duties, with variable hours and the need to be able to lift heavy items and work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior warehousing and freight handling experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math and read documentation.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Verify freight documents match description (type, weight, hazmat).
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps and ropes.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks, verifying freight documentation, securing loads, and assisting customers with freight paperwork.

The job emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and potential hostling duties, with variable hours and the need to be able to lift heavy items and work both independently and in a team.