Warehouse Freight Hauler

Freight Handlers; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

Freight Handlers in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a full-time Warehouse Freight Hauler. The job includes transporting freight, ensuring safe handling, and scanning items into the system. Applicants should have experience with electric ride-on pallet jacks and be able to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment.

The position offers a starting pay of $16 an hour, along with medical, dental, vision benefits, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a warehouse associate preferred.
• Experience in warehouse environments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Transport received freight to designated haul zone.
• Ensure pallets are wrapped securely.
• Scan freight into the system.
• Perform duties safely and efficiently.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Electric ride-on pallet jack

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Job description

Position

Warehouse Freight Hauler – Full‑time, permanent positions. Must live locally to the site. Starting shift: 4:00AM.

Equipment

Electric ride‑on pallet jack experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transport received freight to designated haul zone.
• Ensure pallets are wrapped securely and transported without damage.
• Scan freight into the system to ensure proper drop location (where applicable).
• Perform duties safely and efficiently while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ensure operations are aligned and performed to achieve production and safety goals.
• Perform all job tasks assigned by leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a warehouse associate preferred.
• Experience in warehouse environments (order selector/picking, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, racking systems).
• Experience loading/unloading pallets, working with vertical racking systems.
• Experience with electric ride‑on pallet jack.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work the required schedule.
• Basic math skills, attention to detail, ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic English language proficiency.
• Education is not a strict requirement.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Warehouse environment with extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat for most of the workday.
• Handle cases weighing 25–95 lbs and expect 50+ pallets each day.
• Ability to hear and differentiate speech and/or equipment alarms in moderate to loud work environments.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $16 an hour.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.
• Weekly pay.
• Referral bonus and other incentives.
• Associate development and internal promotion opportunities.

EEO Statement

FHI 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, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.