Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight; York (York County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to move freight between trailers and dock areas in York, PA. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and hand trucks, verifying freight documentation, and securing loads for safe delivery.

The role requires basic math and good communication, with a starting pay of $21.16 per hour and a shift from 1700 to 2200. Applicants should be at least 18 and capable of lifting up to 100 pounds and working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Move freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Verify freight descriptions match documentation and weights.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, and rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required reports and documentation.
• Assist customers with freight and documentation.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operations

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Documentation handling

Teamwork

Math

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

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

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 21.16 per hour

Shift Time: 1700-2200

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 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.

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, 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.

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

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