Part-Time Outbound Freight Handler - Load, Inspect & Secure

Southeastern Freight Lines; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Part-Time Outbound Freight Handler in Rocky Mount, NC. You will load and unload freight, prepare trailers, and help in securing and indexing shipments using forklifts and other equipment.

You will weigh, dimension, and verify paperwork, maintain safety, and support efficient cube utilization. Pay ranges from $18.70 to $22.20 per hour, second shift. A High School Diploma or GED and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler.
• Previously held a Forklift Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off equipment.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailer(s) before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight.
• Select and use proper freight handling equipment (forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment) to load, arrange, rearrange, and unload 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 the label and destination code against freight bills.
• Check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads, and verify headloads against freight bills when loading freight.
• Verify hazardous material product description, determine discrepancies in paperwork, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material.
• Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Part-Time Outbound Freight Handler in Rocky Mount, NC. You will load and unload freight, prepare trailers, and help in securing and indexing shipments using forklifts and other equipment.

You will weigh, dimension, and verify paperwork, maintain safety, and support efficient cube utilization. Pay ranges from $18.70 to $22.20 per hour, second shift. A High School Diploma or GED and forklift experience are preferred.