FT Inbound Freight Handler

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

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines in Charlotte, NC seeks a Full-Time Inbound Freight Handler to load and unload freight, prepare trailers, and ensure safe handling with proper equipment.

You will weigh and measure shipments, review freight bills and manifests, check for hazardous materials, and block and brace loads to prevent shifting.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, pass background and drug tests, and ideally have forklift experience and certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass background check and a drug/alcohol test.
• Prefer forklift operator/dock/warehouse/material handler experience.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto/off equipment.
• Prepare and inspect trailers before loading.
• Weigh and dimension shipments for classification and safe handling.
• Review freight bills and manifests for exceptions and instructions.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Skills

Safe lifting techniques

Forklift operation experience

Background check clearance

Drug test clearance

Attention to detail

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-$34.5 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Work Shift

Third Shift