Night Shift Freight Handler - $26.41/hr

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dock/yard worker to move freight between trailers and the dock, supporting loading and unloading operations and maintaining safety. Must operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, verify documentation, secure freight, and assist customers with freight paperwork.

Lifting up to 100 pounds and flexible hours including night shifts are required. Work environment is fast-paced with strict safety rules, training provided, and opportunities to grow within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift experience 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, up to ~100 pounds, and to open trailer doors weighing ~75 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, and push/pull freight throughout shift.
• Work independently and/or as part of a team; dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck to move freight.
• Verify documentation matches freight description using current system.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, or 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 procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Documentation handling

Basic math

Communication skills

Team player

Hostler/yard mule experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a dock/yard worker to move freight between trailers and the dock, supporting loading and unloading operations and maintaining safety. Must operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, verify documentation, secure freight, and assist customers with freight paperwork.

Lifting up to 100 pounds and flexible hours including night shifts are required. Work environment is fast-paced with strict safety rules, training provided, and opportunities to grow within the