Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/warehouse associate in the United States. The role involves freight handling with forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks; you will verify documentation, secure freight in trailers, and assist customers with freight paperwork.

Starting pay is $22.77 per hour, with a stated range of $22.77–$26.64 per hour. Typical shift times are 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and duties include compliance with safety and company policies.

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 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 up to 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring ~75 pounds of lift, several times per day.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck to move freight.
• Verify freight against documentation (type, weight, hazardous materials).
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Verify and 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.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Position Overview

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

Pay

Starting rate of pay $22.77/ hour

Hourly: $22.77 - $26.64

Shift times

1500-2000

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.

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.

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.

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail].

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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• 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)