Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in truck transportation seeks a Warehouse Associate in Oak Creek, WI. The role involves handling freight, operating equipment such as forklifts, and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience in warehouse and freight handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized/manually operated equipment.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Overview

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

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.
  
  

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, responsibilities 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 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications: Shift Time: 0400 - 0830

Pay Transparency

Pay:

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

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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