Freight Handler: Dock Ops & Forklift

FedEx Freight; Stickney Township (IL); On-site; USD 31,367 - 36,699; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Illinois is seeking a dock worker to move freight between dock and trailers, operating forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck. The role requires safety awareness and physical stamina.

Responsibilities include verifying freight documents, securing loads, assisting customers, and completing reports. Prior warehousing or forklift experience is preferred; candidates must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in warehousing or forklift operations preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and operate dock equipment.
• Basic math and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck for freight handling.
• Verify freight details against documentation.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, or ropes.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and documentation.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and FedEx policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight in Illinois is seeking a dock worker to move freight between dock and trailers, operating forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck. The role requires safety awareness and physical stamina.

Responsibilities include verifying freight documents, securing loads, assisting customers, and completing reports. Prior warehousing or forklift experience is preferred; candidates must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.