PT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 24,934 - 29,756; Part time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is hiring a Part-Time Outbound Freight Handler in Pensacola, Florida. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring safe handling, and preparing trailers. Ideal candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, along with experience as a forklift operator or material handler.

The position offers a pay range of $18.10 to $21.60 per hour and requires the ability to pass background checks and drug testing. Join a company committed to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test.
• Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler preferred.
• Previous Forklift Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment.
• Prepare, inspect, and clean trailer(s) before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques to handle freight.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 clean 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test.
• Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler preferred.
• Previous Forklift Certification preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $18.10-$21.60 Per Hour
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Work Shift: Second Shift

Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.