Evening Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Logistics

FedEx Freight; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse worker to transport freight across dock areas and load trailers. You will operate forklift and pallet jacks, verify freight docs, secure loads, and assist customers with freight documentation. The role requires physical fitness and independent or team-based work in a dock environment.

Starting pay is $21.78 per hour with shifts 1600-2100. Equal opportunity employer; ADA assistance available upon request.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior 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

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using equipment like forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description using current system.
• 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/regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Written/verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Forklift operations

Hostler/yard mule experience

Warehousing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse worker to transport freight across dock areas and load trailers. You will operate forklift and pallet jacks, verify freight docs, secure loads, and assist customers with freight documentation. The role requires physical fitness and independent or team-based work in a dock environment.

Starting pay is $21.78 per hour with shifts 1600-2100. Equal opportunity employer; ADA assistance available upon request.