FT Inbound Freight Handler

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

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines in Town of Charlotte, NY is seeking a full-time Inbound Freight Handler to load and unload freight, prepare trailers, and ensure safe handling. You will weigh/dimension shipments, plan cube usage, and document shortages or damage.

Hiring requires background check and drug test; forklift experience and certification are preferred. Third shift with hourly pay of $29.70–$34.50 may apply, depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Background check and alcohol/drug test required.
• Experience as forklift operator, dock/warehouse worker or material handler preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off equipment.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers; use safe lifting techniques.
• Select and use proper handling equipment to move freight.
• Weigh and dimension shipments for proper classification and safe handling.
• Plan cube utilization and weight distribution when loading.
• Count and inspect freight; document shortages or damage.
• Review freight bills and check manifests for instructions and discrepancies.
• Verify hazardous material info and proper placarding; block and brace freight.

Skills

Safe lifting techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand truck

Pallet jack

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 (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Work Shift

Third Shift

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