Evening Freight Handler: Forklift & Load Specialist

FedEx Freight; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, located in Des Plaines, IL, seeks a dock worker to move freight across the dock area and assist with loading to trailers. The role involves operating forklift, pallet jack and hand truck, verifying freight documents, and ensuring secure loads.

Hours are 1700-2230 with a starting pay of $22.77 per hour. Candidates should have basic math and communication skills, and prefer prior warehousing or dock experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing or forklift experience preferred.
• Hostler/yard duties experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/carry freight up to ~100 lbs and operate dock equipment repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck as needed.
• Verify freight documents for type, weight, and hazards.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, or ropes.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Team player

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, located in Des Plaines, IL, seeks a dock worker to move freight across the dock area and assist with loading to trailers. The role involves operating forklift, pallet jack and hand truck, verifying freight documents, and ensuring secure loads.

Hours are 1700-2230 with a starting pay of $22.77 per hour. Candidates should have basic math and communication skills, and prefer prior warehousing or dock experience.