Evening Freight Handler: Dock & Forklift Specialist

FedEx Freight; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 2,915,000 - 3,224,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is hiring a dock worker in Indiana to transport freight across the dock area and in/out of trailers. You will operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck, verify documentation, and secure loads for loading into trailers.

The role requires basic math, dependable teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Hostling duties may be required; high school diploma preferred and must be 18 or older.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior warehousing or forklift experience preferred.
• If hostler/yard mule duties are 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, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move freight.
• Verify freight docs match description and weights.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets and straps.
• Recoup or repair damaged freight.
• Complete required freight documentation.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Follow laws, regs and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight is hiring a dock worker in Indiana to transport freight across the dock area and in/out of trailers. You will operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck, verify documentation, and secure loads for loading into trailers.

The role requires basic math, dependable teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Hostling duties may be required; high school diploma preferred and must be 18 or older.