Night Freight Handler — Forklift & Dock Specialist

FedEx Freight Holding Company; Alaska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx Freight Holding Company seeks a part-time Freight Handler to move freight across dock areas and load/unload trailers. This role requires operating equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, and involves verifying shipment details.

Hours may vary by operation; starting pay is $23.46 per hour with an overnight shift 2300-0400. The position includes lifting, hostling, documentation, and customer assistance while adhering to safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift 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

• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment, including forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazardous materials) using current system.
• 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 applicable laws/regulations and company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operations

Freight handling

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Dock/warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight Holding Company seeks a part-time Freight Handler to move freight across dock areas and load/unload trailers. This role requires operating equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, and involves verifying shipment details.

Hours may vary by operation; starting pay is $23.46 per hour with an overnight shift 2300-0400. The position includes lifting, hostling, documentation, and customer assistance while adhering to safety and company policies.