PT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Part-time Outbound Freight Handler for the second shift. You will load and unload freight, prepare trailers, inspect shipments, and ensure safe handling using proper equipment.

Candidates should pass a background check and drug test, with forklift operation experience preferred. Prior forklift certification is desirable, and familiarity with freight bills, manifests, and hazardous materials paperwork is a plus.

Qualifications

• Background check and drug test required.
• Prior forklift operator/dock/warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from equipment using safe lifting techniques.
• Weigh and dimension shipments for proper classification and handling.
• Block, brace and secure freight to prevent shifting during transport.
• Check manifests, freight bills, and hazardous material paperwork for accuracy.
• Inspect and prepare trailers before loading and recoup damaged freight when needed.

Skills

Safe lifting techniques

Safety awareness

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.

PART TIME OUTBOUND FREIGHT HANDLER - SECOND SHIFT

• 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

Second Shift

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