Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 31,367 - 36,699; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Kent, WA seeks dedicated individuals for freight handling positions. As part of your role, you will transport freight to and from trailers, ensuring proper documentation and securing freight efficiently.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and possess prior experience in warehousing or forklift operations. This position offers an hourly wage between $22.77 and $26.64, along with a range of benefits, including health, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift operations preferred.
• Ability to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate equipment.
• Verify documentation and secure freight inside trailers.

Skills

Freight handling

Forklift operations

Basic math skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to lift/carry weight

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.

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.

DISTINCTION AND EEO STATEMENTS

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

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.

COMPENSATION

Hourly: $22.77 - $26.64

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted. 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 for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

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.