Night Shift Freight Handler – Dock Operations

FedEx Freight; West Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in West Fargo, ND is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading to trailers. This role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks during the night shift.

You will verify shipments, secure freight inside trailers, and assist customers with freight documentation. The job demands good math, communication, and teamwork, with potential OT and compliance with all safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift 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

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. 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, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight in West Fargo, ND is seeking a dock worker to transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading to trailers. This role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks during the night shift.

You will verify shipments, secure freight inside trailers, and assist customers with freight documentation. The job demands good math, communication, and teamwork, with potential OT and compliance with all safety regulations.