Evening Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Load Specialist

FedEx Freight; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 65,163,000 - 76,202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Elmhurst, IL seeks a dock worker to move freight between trailers, using forklifts and hand trucks, and to assist with loading and documentation. The role requires adherence to safety standards and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include verifying freight details, securing loads, assisting customers, and performing hostling duties when needed. Pay starts at $22.77 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing or forklift experience 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 hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates ~100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring ~75 pounds of lift.
• 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 forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, 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 and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Forklift operation

Hostler duties

Basic math

Communication skills

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Dock equipment

Job description

FedEx Freight in Elmhurst, IL seeks a dock worker to move freight between trailers, using forklifts and hand trucks, and to assist with loading and documentation. The role requires adherence to safety standards and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include verifying freight details, securing loads, assisting customers, and performing hostling duties when needed. Pay starts at $22.77 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.