Evening Freight Handler – Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; North Arlington (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) after one month

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking personnel for dock operations in New Jersey. The role involves transporting freight between trailers and loading areas, using forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, and verifying freight documentation.

You will secure freight, repair damaged items, and assist customers with freight paperwork. This position requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift 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 motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Verify documentation matches freight description, using current systems.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and 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 laws, regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking personnel for dock operations in New Jersey. The role involves transporting freight between trailers and loading areas, using forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, and verifying freight documentation.

You will secure freight, repair damaged items, and assist customers with freight paperwork. This position requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.