Evening Freight Handler: Dock & Forklift Operator

FedEx Freight, Inc.; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in West Fargo, ND is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across dock areas and load trailers. The role involves operating powered and manual equipment, verifying freight details, and securing cargo for safe transport.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 18+ years old, and prior warehousing or forklift experience. The position may require hostling duties and requires physical dexterity for lifting and moving weights daily.

Qualifications

• High school 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

• Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move freight.
• Verify documentation matches freight description and weight.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and ropes.
• Recoup or 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 and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. in West Fargo, ND is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across dock areas and load trailers. The role involves operating powered and manual equipment, verifying freight details, and securing cargo for safe transport.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 18+ years old, and prior warehousing or forklift experience. The position may require hostling duties and requires physical dexterity for lifting and moving weights daily.