Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx-Freight; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 31,367 - 35,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

FedEx-Freight in Everett is looking for freight handlers to transport freight across the dock area and ensure proper documentation. Ideal candidates should possess basic communication skills and the ability to lift varying weights and operate forklifts.

The position offers a starting pay of $22.77 per hour for a fast-paced environment that may vary in hours based on operational needs. Eligible employees receive health, dental, and vision insurance plus other benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing and freight handling preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools.
• Assist customers with freight documentation as needed.

Skills

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lift/carry varying weights

Basic math skills

Experience in freight handling

Ability to work independently

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift 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.

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.

Benefits

Eligible employees offered health, vision, dental, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time (1.02 hours per 30 hours worked), 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, 2 weeks paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts.

Explanation of Pay

Starting rate of pay: $22.77 per hour. Shift times: 05:30 – 09:30. Pay range: $22.77 – $25.61 per hour. Compensation reflects the pay range for this posted level and is determined by job-related factors such as experience, tenure, market level, and performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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