Evening Freight Handler — Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 2,475,000 - 3,525,000; Full time

Job summary

Starting rate is $21.78 per hour with an evening shift of 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old; warehousing experience is preferred. The job emphasizes safety, collaboration, and adherence to regulations.

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 up to ~100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring ~75 pounds of lift force.

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, hazmat).
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and ropes.
• 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.

Skills

Math skills

Basic communication

Teamwork / independence

Warehousing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Starting rate is $21.78 per hour with an evening shift of 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old; warehousing experience is preferred. The job emphasizes safety, collaboration, and adherence to regulations.