Evening Freight Handler - Forklift & Dock Specialist

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Employee discounts

Vacation (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Elmhurst, IL is hiring for a dock/warehouse associate. The role involves transporting freight between dock areas and trailers, operating forklift and manual equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation for shipments.

Responsibilities include securing freight, reconciling discrepancies, and assisting customers with freight-related paperwork. The position requires basic math, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced 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.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck as needed.
• Verify freight documentation matches description (type, weight, hazmat).
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps or rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Complete required documentation and reports.

Skills

Forklift operation

Freight handling

Documentation

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Elmhurst, IL is hiring for a dock/warehouse associate. The role involves transporting freight between dock areas and trailers, operating forklift and manual equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation for shipments.

Responsibilities include securing freight, reconciling discrepancies, and assisting customers with freight-related paperwork. The position requires basic math, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.