PT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Charlotte (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is hiring a part-time Outbound Freight Handler. The role involves loading and unloading freight, preparing trailers, and ensuring safe handling throughout the process.

You will use forklifts and other equipment, weigh/dimension shipments, and document shortages or damage while following safety protocols. Prior forklift experience and a background check are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Prior forklift operator, dock/warehouse or material handler experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred or required in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from equipment.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading.
• Use safe lifting techniques when loading and unloading freight.
• Weigh and dimension shipments for classification and handling.
• Plan cube utilization and weight distribution during loading.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.
• Review freight bills and manifests for instructions and discrepancies.
• Verify hazardous material descriptions and proper placarding.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Load/Unload Freight

Safety Procedures

Material Handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

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

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.

For this role, we prefer you have 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: $18.70-$22.20 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Work Shift

Second Shift

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