Freight Handler

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Mead (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

EAP

Personal/Sick PTO

401(k)

Bonus Potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement

Employee Discounts

Vacation (FT only)

Paid Holidays (FT Only)

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is hiring for a dockworker to transport freight between trailers and a dock area. You will use forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks to move goods, verify documentation, and secure freight inside trailers.

The role requires independence, teamwork, and adherence to safety procedures. Starting pay ranges from the rate posted, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift operations preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lb and move dock plates up to 75 lb repeatedly.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck as required.
• Verify freight data matches description and keep records up to date.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps or rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when needed.
• Assist customers with freight documentation as required.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operations

Warehousing experience

Basic math & counting

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork / independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 26.23 per hour

Shift Time: 0100-0930

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

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail].

FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Pay

Hourly: $26.23 - $31.23

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• EAP
• Personal/Sick PTO
• 401(k)
• Bonus Potential
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement
• Employee Discounts
• Vacation (FT only)
• Paid Holidays (FT Only)