Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 29,150 - 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Williamsport, MD is hiring for a position involving freight handling across the dock area to/from trailers. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years old, and have prior experience in freight handling preferred.

This position offers an hourly pay ranging from $21.16 to $24.75, with eligible benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing and freight handling preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate equipment.
• Secure freight inside trailers.
• Assist customers with freight documentation.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations.

Skills

Freight handling

Forklift operations

Basic math skills

Written and verbal communication

Physical stamina

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 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, 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, noise.
• Hours may vary due to operational need.
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast‑paced, deadline oriented.

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

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: $21.16 – $24.75

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.

Benefits

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).