Freight Handler

Roadrunner; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Freight Handlers to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and transporting freight within the terminal and ensuring safe handling of materials. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED and have experience with forklift operations. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401k plan. Join this innovative company to advance your career in a supportive environment that values teamwork and growth.

Benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Roadrunner Champion Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift driver qualification and Hazardous Material Training needed.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets.
• Operates industrial trucks or electric hoists for moving materials.
• Cleans work area and assists machine operators.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Basic math skills

Forklift driver qualification

Hazardous Material Training

Problem-solving

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience or training

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Freight Handler loads, unloads, and transports freight within or near the terminal, yard, or work site.

Critical Job Functions

1. Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved.
2. Loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
3. Loads freight into vehicles and installs blocking, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
4. Transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated areas.
5. Secures lifting attachments to freight and conveys load to move it to the destination.
6. Attaches identifying tags or labels to freight or marks information on cases, bales, pallets, and other shipping packages.
7. Stacks or assembles freight into bundles and bands bundles together on pallets.
8. Cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
9. Operates industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
10. Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to communicate internally with operations and dock supervisors.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Forklift driver qualification.
• Hazardous Material Training.
• Good judgment in problem-solving and dealing with various personalities in a limited-structure environment.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Physical Demands:
• Frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching, talking, and hearing.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and smelling.
• Regularly lift/move up to 25 lbs, frequently up to 80 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include color, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

• Work Environment:
• Frequent exposure to moving vehicles, outdoor weather, and vibrations.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, high precarious places, and extreme temperatures.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Details may change based on company needs.

Compensation

• Estimated at $19.00/hour.

Benefits

• PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Roadrunner Champion Program.

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture, and a differentiated service offering. Join us to grow your career!

We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or agencies. Thank you!