Evening Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across dock areas and load to trailers. The role involves operating forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, verifying documentation, securing freight, and assisting customers with freight needs. Expect handling varying weights, and routine hostling duties as required.

Starting wage is $22.77/hour with a pay range of $22.77–$26.64 per hour. Benefits include health, vision, dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift experience preferred.
• Hostler/yard duties experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Verify freight documentation matches description.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets/straps/rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports.

Skills

Basic math

Basic communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across dock areas and load to trailers. The role involves operating forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, verifying documentation, securing freight, and assisting customers with freight needs. Expect handling varying weights, and routine hostling duties as required.

Starting wage is $22.77/hour with a pay range of $22.77–$26.64 per hour. Benefits include health, vision, dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.