Night Freight Handler - Forklift & Dock Ops + Benefits

FedEx Freight; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Paid vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is hiring for a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area for loading to trailers. The role operates on a 1700 to 0130 shift with starting pay at $26.23 per hour, offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

You will handle freight with forklift and pallet jack, verify documents, and help customers with freight documentation. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (preferred), be at least 18, and possess basic math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and dock equipment preferred.
• Prior warehousing or freight handling experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math and read documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform freight handling using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Verify freight details against documentation and systems.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, and rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports accurately.
• Assist customers with freight and related documentation.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Follow laws, regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Dock/warehouse experience

Hostler/yard mule duties

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Ability to lift heavy loads

Teamwork

Independent worker

Job description

FedEx Freight is hiring for a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area for loading to trailers. The role operates on a 1700 to 0130 shift with starting pay at $26.23 per hour, offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

You will handle freight with forklift and pallet jack, verify documents, and help customers with freight documentation. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (preferred), be at least 18, and possess basic math and communication skills.