Evening Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Ops

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

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse associate in New Jersey for evening shifts (1700-2100). The role involves transporting freight across dock areas, operating equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring accurate freight documentation.

Qualified applicants typically have a high school diploma, are at least 18, and may have prior warehousing or forklift experience. Compensation starts at $22.77 per hour, with benefits for eligible full-time staff.

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

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck to move freight.
• Verify freight documentation matches description.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, or rope.
• Recoup or repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation.
• Perform hostling duties when required.

Skills

Math ability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse associate in New Jersey for evening shifts (1700-2100). The role involves transporting freight across dock areas, operating equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring accurate freight documentation.

Qualified applicants typically have a high school diploma, are at least 18, and may have prior warehousing or forklift experience. Compensation starts at $22.77 per hour, with benefits for eligible full-time staff.