FT Inbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines in Atlanta, GA is seeking a full-time Inbound Freight Handler. You will load and unload freight, inspect trailers, and prepare them for loading, using forklifts and hand trucks. You will weigh shipments, verify paperwork, and ensure proper handling and placarding for hazardous materials.

Preference given to candidates with a high school diploma, forklift certification, and prior warehouse or dock experience. Background check and drug test are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prefer prior forklift operation or warehouse experience.
• Ability to pass background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from equipment.
• Prepare and inspect trailers before loading.
• Use forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks to move freight.
• Weigh/dimension shipments for classification and safe handling.
• Verify paperwork and check labels against freight bills, including hazardous material placards.

Skills

Forklift

Dock operation

Warehouse work

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

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 cleans 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: $29.70-$34.50 Per Hour Job Type: Full-Time

Work Shift

Third Shift