Evening Freight Handler — Dock & Trailer Operations

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock/warehouse associate to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. You will operate forklift and pallet jack, verify freight docs, and secure loads with straps and other equipment.

Prior warehousing experience and basic math plus good communication are preferred. Typical hours include evening shifts; working conditions are dock- environment with varying weather and noise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift 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 for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using equipment including forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description using current electronic or manual system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope and other supplies.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock/warehouse associate to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. You will operate forklift and pallet jack, verify freight docs, and secure loads with straps and other equipment.

Prior warehousing experience and basic math plus good communication are preferred. Typical hours include evening shifts; working conditions are dock- environment with varying weather and noise.