Night Shift Freight Handler - Forklift & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate to transport freight, load and unload trailers, and verify freight documentation. The role requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks, with attention to safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include securing freight inside trailers, repairing damaged items when necessary, assisting customers, and performing hostling duties as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old, with prior warehousing 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 up to 100 pounds and dock plates up to 75 pounds several times per day
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight during shift
• Work independently and/or as a team member
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading/unloading
• Operate equipment such as forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazardous materials)
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps or rope
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
• Perform hostling duties if required
• Comply with laws/regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Basic math

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate to transport freight, load and unload trailers, and verify freight documentation. The role requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks, with attention to safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include securing freight inside trailers, repairing damaged items when necessary, assisting customers, and performing hostling duties as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old, with prior warehousing experience