Night Freight Handler: Dock & Freight Operations

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role involves operating forklifts and hand trucks, verifying freight documentation, and securing load integrity inside trailers.

Applicants should be at least 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent; warehousing experience is preferred. This position may involve hostling duties and exposure to dock conditions, weather, and noise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior warehousing or freight handling experience is preferred.
• Hostler/yard mule duties experience is a plus.
• 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 dock plates as described in duties.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight regularly.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physical fitness

Basic math

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. The role involves operating forklifts and hand trucks, verifying freight documentation, and securing load integrity inside trailers.

Applicants should be at least 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent; warehousing experience is preferred. This position may involve hostling duties and exposure to dock conditions, weather, and noise.