PT Outbound Freight Handler

sefl; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

sefl is seeking a PT Outbound Freight Handler to load and unload freight, inspect trailers, and ensure safe handling of shipments. The role requires using forklifts and other equipment, weighing and sizing freight, and documenting conditions and discrepancies.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to pass background checks and drug testing. Prior warehouse or forklift experience and a forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test.
• Prior experience as Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler is preferred.
• Forklift certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading.
• Use proper lifting techniques to load and unload freight.
• Select and use appropriate freight handling equipment (forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Weigh and size shipments to ensure proper classification and safe handling.
• Plan cube utilization and weight distribution when loading.
• Count and inspect freight for shortages or damage.
• Review freight bills and manifests for instructions and exceptions.
• Verify hazardous material descriptions and placarding when loading hazardous material.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Material handling

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: $18.10-$21 .60 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)Work ShiftSecond Shifthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZc1A8aeshc

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