Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Quinnesec (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking personnel to transport freight across dock areas to and from trailers, supporting loading and unloading operations. The role involves using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move goods efficiently.

Starting pay is $21.16 per hour with a 05:00–09:00 shift. Candidates should have basic math skills, reliable teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced dock environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing or freight handling experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Ability to lift/carry varying weights and operate dock equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Operate freight handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazardous materials).
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and ropes.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Assist customers with freight and documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.

Skills

Freight handling

Forklift operations

Basic math

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 21.16 per hour. Shift Time: 0500-0900

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, 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 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.

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