Evening Freight Handler | Forklift & Ops | Health+401(k)

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a dock associate to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading onto trailers.

The role requires operating motorized and manual equipment, verifying freight documentation, securing loads, and supporting customers with freight paperwork while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Working hours include the 1700-2100 shift, with pay ranging from $21.16 to $24.75 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.
• 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 approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. 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 all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a dock associate to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading onto trailers.

The role requires operating motorized and manual equipment, verifying freight documentation, securing loads, and supporting customers with freight paperwork while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Working hours include the 1700-2100 shift, with pay ranging from $21.16 to $24.75 per hour.