Freight Handler

FedEx Freight; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in West Fargo, ND is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across dock areas to loading trailers. Starting pay is $25.64 per hour with shift time 2300-0730. You will operate forklift and manual equipment, verify freight docs, and secure cargo inside trailers.

The role requires basic math and communication skills, ability to lift heavy items, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, weather-exposed dock environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing, freight handling or forklift experience preferred.
• Hostler/yard mule duties experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Lift/carry hand freight and heavy dock plates as needed.
• Bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift.
• Work independently or as a team member.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Forklift operations

Hostler/yard mule experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operations

Hostler/yard mule experience

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 25.64 per hour

Shift Time: 2300-0730

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 reportsAssist 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 forklift 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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