Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; North Chili (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Freight Handler in a fast-paced environment where you'll play a crucial role in transporting freight. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work with various equipment, ensuring the efficient handling of freight. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehousing and freight operations, along with strong communication skills. Enjoy competitive hourly pay and a range of benefits including health insurance and paid time off. If you're ready to contribute to a leading company in the transportation industry, this role is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement

Vacation (FT only)

Paid Holidays (FT only)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma preferred.
• Prior experience in warehousing and freight handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment.

Skills

Freight Handling

Forklift Operations

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Job description

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Position Overview

Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.

Essential Functions

1. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
2. Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g., type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.
3. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, rope).
4. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
5. Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
6. Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
7. Perform hostling duties if required.
8. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
9. 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 are 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Shift Time: 1700-2200

Pay Transparency: The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). 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. 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).

Pay: Pay Range: $20.54 - $24.03 per hour

Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $20.54 / hour

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

If you have a disability and need assistance to apply, please call 800-888-8252 or email [e-mail].

FedEx Freight will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing compensation, except as permitted by law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Truck Transportation