PT Inbound FREIGHT HANDLER

sefl; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

sefl is seeking a PT Inbound Freight Handler to load and unload freight, assist in recouping damaged freight, and ensure proper handling. You will work with trailers and equipment, weighing shipments, and verifying documentation to maintain safety and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to pass a background check and drug test, and prior forklift or warehouse experience; pay is $18.10-$21.60 per hour, first shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Background check and alcohol/drug test clearance required.
• Prior forklift operator, dock/warehouse, or material handler experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using appropriate equipment.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading.
• Weigh and dimension shipments for proper classification and safe handling.
• Verify hazardous material paperwork and placarding when required.
• Review manifests and freight bills for special instructions.

Skills

Forklift operation experience

Warehouse experience

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

As a PT Inbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, as well as assist in the recouping of damaged freight.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Requirements

• For this role, we prefer you h ave a High School Diploma or GED .
• You must have the ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test.
• We would prefer for you to have prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler.
• We would also prefer you to have previously held a Forklift Certification.

Pay: $18.10-$21.60 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

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