Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Bowling Green, Kentucky is hiring for a Freight Handler position. The role involves transporting freight across the dock area and handling various equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks. Candidates should have some preferred experience in warehousing and strong communication skills.

The working conditions include exposure to varied weather and a fast-paced environment. This position offers a starting pay rate of $20.16 per hour with hours varying based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Preferred prior experience in warehousing, freight handling or forklift operations.
• Ability to perform basic math and lift/carry varying weights.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock areas for loading.
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment.
• Verify documentation matches freight descriptions.

Skills

Freight handling

Forklift operations

Basic math skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $20.16 per hour

Shift Time: 1600-2000

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.

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