Evening Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Operations

FedEx Freight; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dock worker to move freight across the dock area and load it onto trailers. You will operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to handle freight safely and efficiently. You will verify freight documentation matches descriptions, secure cargo inside trailers, and assist customers with freight paperwork.

You may perform hostling duties and must comply with all safety rules and company policies. Starting pay is $21.16 per hour with a range up to $24.75.

Qualifications

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

• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. 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 all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Independent work

Team player

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

FedEx Freight in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dock worker to move freight across the dock area and load it onto trailers. You will operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to handle freight safely and efficiently. You will verify freight documentation matches descriptions, secure cargo inside trailers, and assist customers with freight paperwork.

You may perform hostling duties and must comply with all safety rules and company policies. Starting pay is $21.16 per hour with a range up to $24.75.