Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx-Freight; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; 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 seeks a Freight Handler in Lakeville, Minnesota, to transport freight across the dock area and perform freight handling duties using various equipment like forklifts. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior warehousing experience.

The role requires basic math skills and the ability to lift heavy freight. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Starting pay is $22.26 per hour with growth potential based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.

Skills

Basic math skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Freight handling experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Starting rate of pay $22.26/ hour; shift times: 1700-2200.

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, push/pull 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.

Benefits

• 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).
• Hourly pay: $22.26 - $26.04; pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for all levels. Actual pay is determined by factors such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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