Night Freight Handler - Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Employee discounts

Vacation (FT only)

Paid holidays (FT only)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. Night shift hours and starting pay are provided, with full-time benefits and safety guidelines in place.

The role requires operating forklifts and manual equipment, verifying documentation, and ensuring secure loading. Eligibility for health, vision, dental, and 401(k) plans is noted along with bonus potential and other employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing or freight handling experience preferred.
• Hostler/yard mule duties experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Lift/carry hand freight and dock plates up to ~100 lbs, open trailer doors with ~75 lbs lift.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck to move freight.
• Verify freight documentation matches descriptions.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, or rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and related paperwork.
• Perform hostling duties as required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Basic math

Basic communication

Independent work

dock/warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a dockworker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. Night shift hours and starting pay are provided, with full-time benefits and safety guidelines in place.

The role requires operating forklifts and manual equipment, verifying documentation, and ensuring secure loading. Eligibility for health, vision, dental, and 401(k) plans is noted along with bonus potential and other employee benefits.