FT Inbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Inbound Freight Handler to load and unload freight, inspect shipments, and ensure safe, efficient handling. You will use forklifts and other equipment, weigh and dimension shipments, and verify paperwork and hazardous material details when required.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, ability to pass background checks and drug tests, and forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Background check and drug test must be satisfactorily passed.
• Prior experience as Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using appropriate equipment while following safety procedures.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading freight.
• Weigh and dimension shipments for proper classification and handling.
• Plan cube utilization and weight distribution when loading freight.
• Count and inspect freight; document shortages or damage.
• Review freight bills and manifests for instructions and accuracy.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Skills

Safe lifting techniques

Equipment operation

Inventory inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• We would 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 you 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.

Compensation and Schedule

Pay: $29.70-$34.50 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Work Shift Third Shift

About the Company

Working withSoutheastern Freight Lines is more than just a job - it becomes a part of who you are.

Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950,Southeastern Freight Linesis a privately held, industry leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast. Our expertise of combining quality service and award-winning logistics has led to the growth ofSoutheasterngenerating over1.7billion in annual revenue, with over10million shipments per year. This would not be possible without our esteemed team of over8,800 professionals - the true backbone of our company.

AtSoutheastern, we are doing much more than providing shipping services. We are pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, cherishing wisdom from the generation that brought us success, giving back to our communities, and living our culture. We prioritize serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing.

Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.