Freight Handler Part-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Livermore, California is looking for individuals to manage freight across loading docks, ensuring proper handling and documentation. You will engage with manual and motorized equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to move freight efficiently.

The position offers a starting pay of $22.77 per hour, with potential increases, and includes various benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates should have warehouse experience and the ability to lift substantial weights.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift/carry freight of varying weights.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic math skills

Written and verbal communication

Freight handling

Forklift operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Starting rate of pay $22.77/hour

Shift times: 0500-1100

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 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 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.

FedEx Freight, Inc

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

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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 an 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: $22.77 - $26.64

Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).