Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a warehouse associate to transport freight within dock areas and assist with loading to trailers. The role involves operating forklifts and manual equipment, verifying documentation, securing freight, and ensuring safe, compliant handling.

Starting rate is $21.16 per hour with potential up to $24.75; hours include early and late shifts. Candidates should be able to lift heavy freight, work independently or as part of a team, and have warehousing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift experience preferred
• Hostler/yard mule duties 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 up to ~100 pounds and lift 75 pounds doors
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform freight handling using forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Verify freight documentation for type, weight, and hazmat
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, rope
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
• Complete required documentation and reports
• Assist customers with freight and freight docs
• Perform hostling duties if required
• Comply with laws, regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Basic math

Lifting ability

Teamwork

Independent worker

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 21.16 per hour

Shift Times:
0430-1030
1500-2000

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 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.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift 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.

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail].

Pay

Hourly: $21.16 - $24.75

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

• Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).