Evening Freight Handler & Dock/Forklift Operator

FedEx Freight; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Personal sick paid time

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Employee discounts

Vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock associate to transport freight across the dock area and assist with loading to trailers in Elmhurst, IL. The role demands forklift/pallet jack use, documentation verification, and safe securing of freight with straps and pallets.

Shift times run 1700–2100 with starting pay of $23.46 per hour. Benefits include health, 401(k), and time off; equal opportunity employer. Prior warehousing or forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in warehousing, freight handling, and/or forklift operations preferred.
• Hostler/yard mule duties experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/carry varying weights several times a week.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, and push/pull freight throughout shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move freight.
• Verify documentation matches freight description and weight.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps or 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 laws, regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock associate to transport freight across the dock area and assist with loading to trailers in Elmhurst, IL. The role demands forklift/pallet jack use, documentation verification, and safe securing of freight with straps and pallets.

Shift times run 1700–2100 with starting pay of $23.46 per hour. Benefits include health, 401(k), and time off; equal opportunity employer. Prior warehousing or forklift experience is preferred.