Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Warehouse Associate in Bolingbrook, IL. The role involves transporting freight and handling documents within a fast-paced dock environment. Suitable candidates will be preferred with a high school diploma and some related experience, along with excellent communication skills. Competitive hourly pay and additional benefits offered.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Preferred prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift operations.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights.
• Experience preferred in dock/warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.
• Secure freight inside trailers and repair damaged freight.

Skills

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Ability to count and perform basic math

Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Overview

Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.

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, responsibilities 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications: Shift Time: 0500 - 0930

Pay Transparency: Compensation listed reflects the pay range or pay rate reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).

Pay: Pay Range: $22.11 - $25.86 per hour

Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $22.11 / hour

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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