Evening Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Specialist

FedEx Freight; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Durham, NC is hiring a dock worker responsible for transporting freight across the dock area and ensuring proper handling using various equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and previous freight handling experience, preferably in a warehouse environment. Duties include verifying freight documentation, assisting customers, and performing tasks in a fast-paced dock setting.

This position requires physical ability to lift and carry freight, as well as basic math and communication skills. The starting pay is $21.16 per hour.

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.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools.
• Assist customers with freight documentation as needed.

Skills

Freight handling experience

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight in Durham, NC is hiring a dock worker responsible for transporting freight across the dock area and ensuring proper handling using various equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and previous freight handling experience, preferably in a warehouse environment. Duties include verifying freight documentation, assisting customers, and performing tasks in a fast-paced dock setting.

This position requires physical ability to lift and carry freight, as well as basic math and communication skills. The starting pay is $21.16 per hour.