Evening Freight Handler — Forklift & Dock Operations

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock associate to transport freight within the dock area and assist with loading and unloading to trailers.

The starting pay is $21.16 per hour, with a evening shift from 1700 to 2100. Responsibilities include operating equipment such as forklift and pallet jack, verifying freight documentation, securing freight inside trailers, and assisting customers with freight paperwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift experience 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, lift dock plates ~100 pounds, and open trailer doors requiring ~75 pounds of lift force, up to multiple times per day.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight during shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading/unloading.
• Operate and handle equipment including forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documents match freight description (type, weight, hazardous materials) using system.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operations

Pallet jack handling

Math skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock associate to transport freight within the dock area and assist with loading and unloading to trailers.

The starting pay is $21.16 per hour, with a evening shift from 1700 to 2100. Responsibilities include operating equipment such as forklift and pallet jack, verifying freight documentation, securing freight inside trailers, and assisting customers with freight paperwork.