Evening Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Personal/sick paid time

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dock associate to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role requires operating forklift or pallet jack, verifying freight documentation, securing loads, and assisting customers with freight paperwork.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to procedures. Candidates should be able to lift heavy loads and work varied shifts in a dock environment in Elmhurst, IL.

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

• Freight handling using forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with applicable laws/regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dock associate to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role requires operating forklift or pallet jack, verifying freight documentation, securing loads, and assisting customers with freight paperwork.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to procedures. Candidates should be able to lift heavy loads and work varied shifts in a dock environment in Elmhurst, IL.