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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 and not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
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 are required, experience is preferred.
- Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lift/carry freight of varying weights several times a week, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, multiple times per day.
- Ability to bend, twist, squat, and push/pull freight throughout shift.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.
Working Conditions
- Dock environment; exposure to weather, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise.
- Hours may vary due to operational needs.
- Frequent contact with personnel; fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Shift Time
1800 - 2359
Pay Details
Starting rate of pay: $20.54/hour.
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For disability assistance, contact ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.