Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight

East Moline (IL)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 34,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Employee discounts

Vacation (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight in East Moline, IL is seeking a dock attendant to move freight across the dock and assist with loading to trailers. You will operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, verify freight documents, and help customers with freight needs.

Starting pay is $21.16 per hour, with a potential range to $24.75 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off; hours may vary and require a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior warehousing, freight handling or forklift experience preferred.
Hostler/yard mule duties experience preferred.
Ability to count and perform basic math independently or with a calculator.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift/carry varying weights and operate dock equipment.
Ability to bend, twist, squat and push/pull freight throughout shift.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Move freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading.
Operate motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack) as needed.
Verify freight documentation matches description (type, weight, hazmat) using available systems.
Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps or rope.
Recoup/repair damaged freight as necessary.
Complete required documentation and reports accurately.
Assist customers with freight and documentation as needed.
Perform hostling duties if required.
Comply with laws, regulations and company policies.
Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Physical strength

Teamwork

Independence

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 21.16 per hour

Shift Time: 0300-0900

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 ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com.

FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Pay:

Hourly: $21.16 - $24.75

Compensation listed reflects the pay range or pay rate reasonably expected for this position. 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, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

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