Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Freight Handler to join their team. This part-time role involves transporting freight across the dock area, ensuring proper documentation, and using equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in freight handling or warehousing. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as part of a team. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while contributing to a vital operation that keeps goods moving efficiently. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in warehousing and freight handling preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry freight of varying weights.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Freight Handling

Forklift Operations

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Job description

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Position Overview

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

Essential Functions

1. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
2. Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g., type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.
3. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, rope).
4. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
5. Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
6. Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
7. Perform hostling duties if required.
8. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
9. 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, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift operations preferred.
4. If hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred.
5. Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
6. Basic written and verbal communication skills.
7. 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.
8. Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
9. Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
10. Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Working Conditions

1. Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise.
2. Hours may vary due to operational need.
3. Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented.

Preferred Qualifications: Shift Time: 0600 - 1000

Pay Transparency: The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). 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 for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and 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).

Pay: Pay Range: $22.11 - $25.86 per hour

Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $22.11 / hour

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