Freight Handler

FedEx Freight; Belmont (NH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse associate to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. This role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, while verifying documentation and ensuring secure loading.

Training and experience in warehouse operations are preferred. Typical duties include assisting customers with freight documentation, performing hostling duties if needed, and maintaining accurate reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing or forklift experience preferred.
• Hostler/yard mule experience preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry varying weight freight regularly.

Responsibilities

• Move freight using forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Verify freight documentation matches description and weight.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, or ropes.
• Recoup or repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and related documentation.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $25.64 per hour

Shift Time 1: 0500-1000

Shift Time 2: 1700-2030

Position Overview

Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.

Essential Functions

• 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

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

Working Conditions

Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise

Hours may vary due to operational need

Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented

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