Night Freight Handler: Forklift & Dock Operations

FedEx Freight; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to transport freight between dock areas and trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, secure loads, and verify paperwork for accuracy throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include assisting customers with freight documentation, hosting where required, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations and FedEx policies. The role requires physical endurance and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift operations preferred.
• If hostler/yard mule duties required, 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 of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazardous materials).
• 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 all laws/regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock worker to transport freight between dock areas and trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, secure loads, and verify paperwork for accuracy throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include assisting customers with freight documentation, hosting where required, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations and FedEx policies. The role requires physical endurance and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.