FT Inbound Freight Handler

sefl; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

sefl is seeking a dedicated FT Inbound Freight Handler in Summerville, SC. The role involves loading and unloading freight, preparing trailers, and ensuring safe handling and accurate paperwork on a third shift.

You will weigh/dimension shipments, verify manifests, and use appropriate equipment like forklifts to move goods. A HS diploma or GED and background/drug checks are required, with forklift experience and certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass background check and a drug test.
• Prior forklift operator, dock/warehouse, or material handler experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using safe lifting techniques.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading freight.
• Weigh and dimension shipments for proper classification and safe handling.
• Review freight bills and check manifests for instructions.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.
• Verify hazardous materials paperwork and placarding when needed.
• Check labels, destination codes and weight distributions for headloads.

Skills

Forklift experience

Dock/Warehouse experience

Material Handler experience

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.

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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