Night Shift Inbound Freight Handler: Load, Inspect & Secure

Southeastern Freight Lines; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines seeks a diligent FT Inbound Freight Handler in the United States. You will load and unload freight, assist in recovering damaged freight, and ensure safe handling.

You will prepare trailers, sweep and inspect, use forklifts and other equipment, weigh and measure shipments, and verify paperwork and hazardous material placarding. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, can pass a background check and drug test, and prefer forklift certification or related

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to pass background check and alcohol/drug test.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Experience as forklift operator, dock/warehouse worker, or material handler preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, and assist in recouping damaged freight.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers; use safe lifting techniques to load/unload freight; use proper equipment.
• Weigh and dimension shipments to ensure proper classification and safe handling; plan cube utilization and weight distribution.
• Count and inspect freight; review freight bills for special instructions; check manifests and destination codes.
• Verify hazardous material descriptions and placarding; ensure correct paperwork; block and brace freight to prevent shifting.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Southeastern Freight Lines seeks a diligent FT Inbound Freight Handler in the United States. You will load and unload freight, assist in recovering damaged freight, and ensure safe handling.

You will prepare trailers, sweep and inspect, use forklifts and other equipment, weigh and measure shipments, and verify paperwork and hazardous material placarding. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, can pass a background check and drug test, and prefer forklift certification or related