Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx-Freight; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 29,150 - 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Waite Park, Minnesota, is hiring for a freight handler position. The role involves transporting freight across the dock area and handling documentation to ensure compliance with company policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably prior experience in freight handling. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling, and/or forklift operations preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry heavy freight multiple times throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment.
• Verify documentation matches freight description.

Skills

Freight handling

Forklift operations

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

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 the 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 and 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, push/pull 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, and 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.

Starting rate of pay $21.16 per hour. Shift times: 0500-0900. Hourly pay range: $21.16 - $24.75.

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].

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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)

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