Night Shift Freight Handler: Dock & Forklift

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a warehouse worker to move freight between dock and trailers. Shift times are 2300–0730, with a starting pay rate of $25.64/hour.

You will verify freight docs, secure loads, and assist customers while following safety and company policies. Requirements include at least 18 years old, a preferred high school diploma or equivalent, and prior warehousing or forklift experience.

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
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift
• Work independently and/or as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and other equipment to move freight between dock and trailers
• Verify documentation matches freight description using current system
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps or rope
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
• Complete required documentation and reports
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
• Perform hostling duties if required
• Adhere to laws, regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Basic math

Written/Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a warehouse worker to move freight between dock and trailers. Shift times are 2300–0730, with a starting pay rate of $25.64/hour.

You will verify freight docs, secure loads, and assist customers while following safety and company policies. Requirements include at least 18 years old, a preferred high school diploma or equivalent, and prior warehousing or forklift experience.