Freight Dock Specialist — Forklift & Logistics

FedEx Freight; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 29,150 - 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Effingham, Illinois, is seeking a Freight Handler to transport freight across the dock area and ensure documentation correctness. Applicants should have experience in warehousing or freight handling and must be at least 18 years old.

The role involves securing freight in trailers, using equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. Pay ranges from $21.16 to $24.75 hourly, with benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing and freight handling preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry freight of varying weights frequently.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area for loading.
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.
• Secure freight inside trailers.
• Assist customers with freight and documentation.

Skills

Freight handling

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 Effingham, Illinois, is seeking a Freight Handler to transport freight across the dock area and ensure documentation correctness. Applicants should have experience in warehousing or freight handling and must be at least 18 years old.

The role involves securing freight in trailers, using equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. Pay ranges from $21.16 to $24.75 hourly, with benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans.