Night Shift Freight Loader & Forklift Operator

Southeastern Freight Lines; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a dedicated FT Inbound Freight Handler in the United States. You will load and unload freight, ensure safe handling, and assist in recouping damaged freight. The role requires careful attention to cargo integrity and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include inspecting trailers, weighing and dimensioning shipments, and using appropriate loading equipment. Prior forklift experience and certification are preferred, along with the ability to pass

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and an alcohol/drug test.
• Preference for prior forklift operator, dock/warehouse, or material handler experience.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques to load and unload freight.
• Select and use proper freight handling equipment to load and unload freight.
• Forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers and other equipment to move freight.
• Weigh and dimension shipments to ensure proper classification, freight rating and safe handling.
• Plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading freight.
• Count and inspect the condition of freight, documenting any shortages or damage.
• Review freight bills for special instructions.
• Check manifests for existing exceptions and verify labels/destination codes against freight bills.
• Check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads, and verify headloads against freight bills when loading.
• Verify hazardous material descriptions and proper placarding when loading hazardous material.
• Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Job description

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a dedicated FT Inbound Freight Handler in the United States. You will load and unload freight, ensure safe handling, and assist in recouping damaged freight. The role requires careful attention to cargo integrity and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include inspecting trailers, weighing and dimensioning shipments, and using appropriate loading equipment. Prior forklift experience and certification are preferred, along with the ability to pass