Freight Handler

Roadrunner; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Roadrunner Champion Program

Job summary

Roadrunner is seeking a Freight Handler in Sumner, WA. The role involves loading, unloading, and transporting freight within the terminal and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and a forklift driver qualification. The position offers competitive pay at $20 per hour and includes several benefits such as PTO, medical insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Forklift driver qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets.
• Secures freight and prevents shifting in transit.
• Operates industrial trucks or electric hoists.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic math skills

Good judgment in solving problems

Ability to prioritize tasks

Forklift driver qualification

Hazardous Material training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Critical Job Functions

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved.
• Loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Loads freight into vehicles and installs blocking, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area.
• Secures lifting attachments to freight and conveys load to destination.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to freight or marks information on cases, bales, pallets, and other shipping packages.
• Stacks or assembles freight into bundles and bands bundles together on pallets.
• Cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving material and products.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of educational and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine correspondence.
• Communicates internally with operations and dock supervisor.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, unit conversions.
• Forklift driver qualification.
• Hazardous Material training.
• Good judgment in solving problems and dealing with diverse personalities with limited structure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands:
  • Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands, talk and hear frequently.
  • Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell occasionally.
  • Regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs, frequently lift or move up to 80 lbs, occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs.
  • Requires color, distance, peripheral, depth vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  • Frequently exposed to moving vehicles, outside weather conditions and vibrations.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, high precarious places, extreme temperatures.
  • Typical noise level moderate to high.
  • Statements reflect general details necessary to describe the principal functions; not all-inclusive.
  • Position and requirements may be subject to change.

Compensation

The estimated compensation for this role is $20 per hour.

Benefits

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