FT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a FT Outbound Freight Handler in Fort Worth, TX. You will load and unload freight, assist in recouping damaged goods, and prepare trailers for loading with safe lifting techniques.

You will weigh and dimension shipments, verify bills and manifests, and ensure proper packing and hazardous material handling where required. Prior forklift experience and a valid certification are preferred, with current background and drug tests required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; background check and 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 of equipment.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading.
• Weigh and dimension shipments; plan cube usage and weight distribution.
• Verify manifests, freight bills, and hazardous material paperwork as needed.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse work

Safety compliance

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