Loader/Freight Handler

Lake Trucking Company; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Trucking Company is seeking a skilled Loader/Freight Handler to join their team in Leesburg, Florida. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for receiving inbound freight, loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring that products are correctly prepared for shipment. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and possess strong communication and organizational skills, as well as experience operating forklifts. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• One year of work-related knowledge or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound freight and load/unload trucks.
• Safely operate forklifts to move products.
• Prepare products for shipment and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Ability to lift objects

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The Freight Handler is responsible for receiving inbound freight, loading and unloading trucks, selecting and moving product boxes between storage areas and loading areas in the warehouse according to customer orders as well as preparing items for shipment and loading outbound freight on our tractor trailers. Duties include assembling, addressing, and shipping goods and materials; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise and materials; and all details for arranging for the transportation of products.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The Freight Handler is responsible for receiving inbound freight, loading and unloading trucks, selecting and moving product boxes between storage areas and loading areas in the warehouse according to customer orders as well as preparing items for shipment and loading outbound freight on our tractor trailers. Duties include assembling, addressing, and shipping goods and materials; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise and materials; and all details for arranging for the transportation of products.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Safely operates forklift to move product boxes from storage areas to loading areas and/or transportation areas.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles by hand or using forklifts, pallet jacks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Prepares product for shipment as required by company policies and/or federal regulations.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to pallets and boxes, or mark them with identifying information.
• Stack cargo in locations such as loading docks as directed, using pallets.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, load locks or strapping to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Position boxes and pallets so they can be loaded.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Clean up equipment and work areas.
• Knowledge of equipment (forklifts and pallet jacks), policies and procedures to promote effective safety and security of people and facilities.
• Ability to select, lift and move products in a safe and timely manner to meet transportation departure times for on-time delivery to customers.
• Ability to exert physical force to lift or carry objects.
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions to carryout and accomplish work assignments.
• Working knowledge of the English language.
  
  

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.

Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Good organization skills - prioritize work assignments and manage work time.

Basic skills in use of computers and software programs.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Self-motivated to work hard and to be successful

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year experience driving forklift (stand-up, sit-down, or both).

Required

One (1) year work-related knowledge, skills or experience.

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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