Freight Handler Part-time

Fed Ex Freight; Quinnesec (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fed Ex Freight is seeking a dock worker to move freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. This role requires operating forklift, pallet jack and hand truck, verifying freight documents, and securing loads safely.

You will assist customers with freight paperwork, perform hostling duties if required, and ensure compliance with laws and company policies in a fast-paced dock environment with varying hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in warehousing or freight handling preferred.
• Hostler/yard mule experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Lift up to 75 pounds and work on a dock environment.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack and hand truck as needed.
• Verify freight documentation matches description.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets and restraints.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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.