PT Outbound Freight Handler

sefl; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

sefl is seeking a PT Outbound Freight Handler for the second shift. You will load and unload freight, inspect trailers, and use forklifts and hand trucks to move goods.

You will weigh/dimension shipments, ensure safe handling, review freight bills, and verify hazardous material paperwork. Preferred candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, background check and drug/alcohol testing, and forklift-related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background check and alcohol/drug test clearance required.
• Preferred background in forklift operation, dock/warehouse, or material handling; forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from equipment.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading freight.
• Use proper lifting techniques and handling equipment (forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Weigh and dimension shipments for correct classification and safe handling.
• Plan cube utilization and weight distribution during loading.
• Inspect and document freight conditions and shortages or damage.
• Review freight bills and manifests for special instructions and exceptions.
• Verify hazardous material descriptions and placarding when applicable.
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Skills

Forklift operation

Dock or Warehouse work

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: $18.70-$22 .20 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Work Shift
Second Shift

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