Evening Freight Handler - Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; Scott City (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to move freight between trailers and the dock area, using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will verify documentation, secure loads, assist customers, and complete required reports.

Applicants should have warehouse or freight handling experience and a high school diploma. This on-site role involves variable hours and physically demanding tasks typical of yard/dock operations.

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

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to move freight between trailers and the dock area, using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will verify documentation, secure loads, assist customers, and complete required reports.

Applicants should have warehouse or freight handling experience and a high school diploma. This on-site role involves variable hours and physically demanding tasks typical of yard/dock operations.