FT Inbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Arkansas; On-site; USD 39,950 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a FT Inbound Freight Handler to load and unload freight, prepare trailers, and maintain safe handling practices. You will weigh/dimension shipments, review freight bills, and verify labels and hazardous material information.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and the ability to pass background and drug testing. Prior forklift experience and certification are preferred; third shift, full-time.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a background check and an alcohol/drug test.
• Prior forklift operator, dock/warehouse, or material handler experience preferred, with forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques and proper equipment to move, load, and secure freight; weigh and document shipments.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Background check and drug test

Prior forklift experience

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a FT Inbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, as well as assist in the recouping of damaged freight.

Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailer(s) before loading freight. Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight. Select and use proper freight handling equipment to load and unload freight. Such equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight. Weigh and dimension shipments to ensure proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling. Plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading freight. Count and inspect the condition of freight, documenting any shortages or damage. Review freight bills for special instructions. Check manifests for existing exceptions and check the label and the destination code on manifests against freight bills. Check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads, and check headloads against the freight bills when loading freight. Verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material. Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

For this role, we prefer you have a High School Diploma or GED. You must have the ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test. We would prefer for you to have prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler. We would also prefer you to have previously held a Forklift Certification. Pay: $28.65-$33.40 Per Hour Job Type: Full-Time

Work Shift

Third Shift