Evening Freight Handler - Forklift & Dock Ops | $21.16/hr

FedEx Freight; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across the dock area for loading to trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify freight documentation, and secure loads inside trailers, ensuring compliance with safety rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum 18 years of age, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Occasional hostling duties and variable hours may apply; on-site role with standard warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift experience preferred.
• If hostler/yard 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 and lift heavy dock plates.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading.
• Perform freight handling using motorized/manual equipment including forklift.
• Verify documentation matches freight description using system.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, 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

Freight handling

Documentation

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across the dock area for loading to trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify freight documentation, and secure loads inside trailers, ensuring compliance with safety rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum 18 years of age, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Occasional hostling duties and variable hours may apply; on-site role with standard warehouse environment.