Evening Freight Handler - Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the loading dock and assist with trailer loading in the Roanoke area. The role involves operating forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks, verifying freight documents, securing loads and assisting customers with freight paperwork.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to lift heavy loads, and the willingness to work a 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM shift.

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.
• Perform freight handling using forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazardous materials).
• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift equipment

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the loading dock and assist with trailer loading in the Roanoke area. The role involves operating forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks, verifying freight documents, securing loads and assisting customers with freight paperwork.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to lift heavy loads, and the willingness to work a 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM shift.