PT Inbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,934 - 29,756; Part time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is looking for a part-time Freight Handler in Tampa, Florida. This role involves loading and unloading freight, inspecting trailers for cleanliness, and operating equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, experience in a warehouse environment, and the ability to pass a background check.

The pay ranges from $18.10 to $21.60 per hour. This position operates on a third shift.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
• Prior experience in a warehouse setting is preferred.
• Forklift Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely.
• Inspect and clean trailers before loading.
• Use appropriate equipment for handling freight.
• Document any shortages or damage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Freight inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, and assist in recouping damaged freight.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight.
• Select and use proper freight handling equipment, such as forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and 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 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 special instructions and weight distributions on headloads against freight bills when loading freight.
• Verify hazardous material product descriptions, determine any paperwork discrepancies, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material.
• Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Pass a satisfactory background check and alcohol/drug test.
• Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler.
• Previously held a Forklift Certification.

Pay: $18.10‑$21.60 Per Hour.

Job Type: Part‑Time. Work Shift: Third Shift.

Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.