FT Outbound Freight Handler

sefl; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

sefl in Jonesboro, AR seeks a full-time Outbound Freight Handler to load and unload freight, inspect trailers, and ensure safe handling and proper documentation. You will weigh, measure, and stack shipments using forklifts and manual equipment, while maintaining safety standards and complying with hazardous materials rules when applicable.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, background check, and drug testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Background check and alcohol/drug test required.
• Prior forklift/dock/warehouse/material handler experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from equipment.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading.
• Use safe lifting techniques for loading/unloading.
• Operate appropriate freight handling equipment (forklifts, hand carts, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Weigh and dimension shipments for classification and safe handling.
• Plan cube utilization and weight distribution during loading.
• Count and inspect freight and document shortages or damages.
• Review freight bills for special instructions and check manifests.
• Verify hazardous material descriptions and placarding when applicable.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Skills

Forklift Operator

Dock Worker

Warehouse Worker

Material Handler

Forklift Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Rollers

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

First Shift