Evening Freight Handler: Fast-Paced Dock Operations

FedEx Freight; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse associate in Peosta, IA to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role involves operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, verifying paperwork, and securing freight for shipment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, being 18+, and prior warehousing or forklift experience preferred. Lifting up to 75 pounds and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior warehousing, freight handling or forklift experience preferred.
• Hostler/yard mule duties experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and handle heavy freight repeatedly.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck) to move freight.
• Verify freight descriptions against documents and update systems.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required freight documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and related documentation.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse associate in Peosta, IA to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role involves operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, verifying paperwork, and securing freight for shipment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, being 18+, and prior warehousing or forklift experience preferred. Lifting up to 75 pounds and teamwork are required.