Freight Handler Part-Time

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for freight handling roles in a dynamic dock environment. This position involves using motorized and manual equipment to transport freight, ensuring accurate documentation, and securing loads for transport. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehousing and a strong ability to lift and carry various weights. Join a team that values safety and efficiency, while enjoying benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are ready to make a significant contribution, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transport freight using motorized and manual equipment.
• Verify documentation and secure freight inside trailers.

Skills

Freight handling

Basic math skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to lift heavy objects

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:

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:

1. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift operations preferred.
4. If hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred.
5. Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
6. Basic written and verbal communication skills.
7. 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.
8. Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
9. Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
10. Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise.
2. Hours may vary due to operational need.
3. Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented.

Preferred Qualifications: Shift Time: 0500 - 0900

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

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.

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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 the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.