FT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Full-Time Outbound Freight Handler in the United States. You will load and unload freight onto equipment, assist in recouping damaged freight, and prepare trailers for departure on the second shift.

The role emphasizes safety, proper lifting techniques, and accurate documentation of shipments. You should have a High School Diploma or GED, be able to pass background and drug screens, and ideally have prior forklift, dock, warehouse, or material handler

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test.
• Prior forklift operator/dock/warehouse/material handler experience is preferred.
• Forklift certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment.
• Assist in the recouping of damaged freight.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight.
• Select and use proper freight handling equipment (forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Weigh and dimension shipments to ensure proper classification and safe handling.
• Plan cube utilization and weight distribution when loading freight.
• Count and inspect freight, document shortages or damage.
• Review freight bills for special instructions and check manifests for exceptions.
• Verify hazardous material descriptions and proper placarding when loading hazardous material.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a FT Outbound 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

Second Shift

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