Night Dock Freight Specialist (Forklift)

FedEx Freight

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area and assist in loading and unloading trailers. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move freight between trailers and docks, ensuring documentation matches the shipment and securing cargo with pallets and straps.

You will also assist customers with freight paperwork, recoup or repair damaged freight, and perform hostling duties as needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Prior warehousing or freight handling experience preferred.
  • Experience with hostler/yard mule is a plus.
  • Ability to count and perform basic arithmetic with or without a calculator.
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lift freight and dock equipment repeatedly throughout shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Transport freight across dock area to and from trailers for loading.
  • Operate motorized and manual material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
  • Verify freight documentation matches the description (type, weight, hazmat).
  • Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope, and other supplies.
  • Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed and complete required reports.
  • Assist customers with freight and documentation as needed.
  • Perform hostling duties if required.
  • Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation
Warehousing experience
Basic math
Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift
Pallet jack
Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area and assist in loading and unloading trailers. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move freight between trailers and docks, ensuring documentation matches the shipment and securing cargo with pallets and straps.

You will also assist customers with freight paperwork, recoup or repair damaged freight, and perform hostling duties as needed.

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