Night Freight Forklift Operator

FedEx Freight; North Chili (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is hiring for a dock/yard role. You will transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers, using forklifts and hand trucks to load and secure cargo.

The starting rate is $26.41 per hour with a pay range of $26.41 to $31.47 per hour. Expect a 21:00–05:30 shift and variable hours based on operational needs; health benefits and 401(k) are available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior warehousing/freight handling and/or forklift experience preferred
• Hostler/yard mule duties experience preferred
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight and lift heavy trailers repeatedly
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazmat).
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Lifting heavy items

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

FedEx Freight is hiring for a dock/yard role. You will transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers, using forklifts and hand trucks to load and secure cargo.

The starting rate is $26.41 per hour with a pay range of $26.41 to $31.47 per hour. Expect a 21:00–05:30 shift and variable hours based on operational needs; health benefits and 401(k) are available for eligible employees.