Evening Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Duncan, SC is seeking a dock worker to transport freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and verify freight documentation. The role involves securing freight in trailers, recouping damaged freight, and assisting customers with freight paperwork. Must be 18+, with warehousing or forklift experience preferred.

Starting rate listed at $21.78 per hour with varying hours. Load and unload duties, compliance with safety and company policies, and occasional hostling duties may

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using equipment such as forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description using current system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope, etc.
• 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

Forklift operation

Freight handling

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Teamwork

Warehousing experience

Hostler/yard duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight in Duncan, SC is seeking a dock worker to transport freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and verify freight documentation. The role involves securing freight in trailers, recouping damaged freight, and assisting customers with freight paperwork. Must be 18+, with warehousing or forklift experience preferred.

Starting rate listed at $21.78 per hour with varying hours. Load and unload duties, compliance with safety and company policies, and occasional hostling duties may