PT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines seeks a PT Outbound Freight Handler in Fort Lauderdale to load and unload freight, prepare trailers, and ensure safe, efficient handling. You will weigh/dimension shipments, plan cube utilization, and document conditions and instructions to ensure accurate billing and safe transport.

The role emphasizes safety, requires a High School Diploma or GED, and may require background checks and a drug test.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts or similar equipment.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and load securely.
• Experience in loading/unloading and staging freight.
• Reliable with background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload freight from trailers and equipment.
• Prepare trailers: sweep, inspect, clean, and organize before loading.
• Weigh and dimension shipments, plan cube utilization and weight distribution.
• Inspect and document damage or shortages; review freight bills and manifests.
• Verify hazardous material descriptions and placarding as required.
• Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transit.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Material handling

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Work Shift

Third Shift