Freight Handler - Flexible Shifts, Dock Ops, $26.41/hr

FedEx Freight; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Irving, TX is seeking a Freight Handler to move freight within dock areas and connect shipments to trailers. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks, verify paperwork, and secure loads while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Role requires flexibility to work all days/hours with shift bidding by seniority. Applicants should meet basic education requirements and be able to lift substantial weights; prior warehousing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift experience 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

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers
• Freight handling using forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Verify documentation matches freight description
• Secure freight inside trailers using 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

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic written and verbal communication

Heavy lifting ability

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight in Irving, TX is seeking a Freight Handler to move freight within dock areas and connect shipments to trailers. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks, verify paperwork, and secure loads while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Role requires flexibility to work all days/hours with shift bidding by seniority. Applicants should meet basic education requirements and be able to lift substantial weights; prior warehousing experience is preferred.