Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 29,150 - 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Effingham, Illinois, is seeking a Freight Handler to transport freight across the dock area and ensure documentation correctness. Applicants should have experience in warehousing or freight handling and must be at least 18 years old.

The role involves securing freight in trailers, using equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. Pay ranges from $21.16 to $24.75 hourly, with benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing and freight handling preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry freight of varying weights frequently.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area for loading.
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.
• Secure freight inside trailers.
• Assist customers with freight and documentation.

Skills

Freight handling

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

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.

Pay: Hourly: $21.16 - $24.75

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).