Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Stickney Township (IL); On-site; USD 31,367 - 36,699; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Illinois is seeking a dock worker to move freight between dock and trailers, operating forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck. The role requires safety awareness and physical stamina.

Responsibilities include verifying freight documents, securing loads, assisting customers, and completing reports. Prior warehousing or forklift experience is preferred; candidates must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in warehousing or forklift operations preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and operate dock equipment.
• Basic math and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck for freight handling.
• Verify freight details against documentation.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, or ropes.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and documentation.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and FedEx policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Starting rate of pay $22.77/ hour
Shift times: 1600-2000

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.

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 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.

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].

Pay:

Hourly: $22.77 - $26.64

Compensation listed reflects the pay range or pay rate reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).