Evening Dock Freight Handler — Forklift Operator + Benefits

FedEx Freight, Inc.; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) after 1 month

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers and assist with loading and unloading.

The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, and verifying freight documentation for accuracy. You will secure freight inside trailers, help customers with freight documentation, complete reports, and comply with laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift 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.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck as needed.
• Verify freight documents match description.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets/straps.
• 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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Forklift experience

Independent work

Dock/warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

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 and assist with loading and unloading.

The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, and verifying freight documentation for accuracy. You will secure freight inside trailers, help customers with freight documentation, complete reports, and comply with laws and company policies.