FT Inbound Freight Handler

sefl; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SEFL is seeking a Full-time Inbound Freight Handler in a third-shift role. You will load and unload freight, inspect trailers, and assist in recouping damaged freight using forklifts and other handling equipment.

You will weigh and dimension shipments, plan weight distribution, and ensure safe loading practices. The job requires a high school diploma or GED, background and drug tests, and preferred forklift or warehouse experience with forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
• Prior forklift, dock, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from equipment using proper techniques.
• Inspect trailers and clean as needed before loading.
• Use appropriate equipment (forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks) to move freight.
• Weigh/dimension shipments for proper classification and handling.
• Plan cube utilization and weight distribution during loading.
• Document shortages or damage and review freight bills.

Skills

Forklift operation

Dock/warehouse work

Material handling

Safety awareness

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Work Shift

Third Shift

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