Warehouse Freight Hauler

Freight Handlers; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

FHI is seeking an experienced Warehouse Freight Hauler in Statesville, NC. You will transport freight within the warehouse, ensure safe pallet wrapping, and scan items for accurate locations. This role is full-time, safety-driven, and fast-paced.

Starting pay is $16 per hour with weekly pay, benefits, and internal growth opportunities. The position requires local living and the ability to work early shifts in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Education not a strict requirement; skills and experience matter.
• Warehouse experience preferred; familiarity with pallet jacks and loading/unloading pallets.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight to designated haul zones.
• Wrap pallets securely and prevent damage.
• Scan freight to assign drop locations where applicable.
• Work in a pacey warehouse; safety first.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Basic math

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Customer interaction

Education

No degree required

Tools

Electric Ride-On Pallet Jack

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. At FHI, you determine how much money you make, how fast and how far you grow your career. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what your background is, we offer everyone the path to long-term success; the rest is up to you. FHI is proud of our reputation of employing the industry’s most reliable warehouse professionals. We go the extra mile to develop and retain quality associates and offer a career path to leadership roles with greater pay — an approach our customers acknowledge and appreciate.

We’re looking for an experienced Warehouse Freight Hauler to join our team.

Starting shift time: 4:00 AM

Equipment experience: Electric ride-on pallet jack experience

Responsibilities

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

*Please note this is not a travel position and you should live local to the site.

What we offer

• Starting pay of $16 an hour
• Full-time, permanent positions with lots of associate development and internal promotion opportunities
• Various shift times available in a variety of warehouse temperatures/environments
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time off
• Awesome referral bonus & more incentives
• FHI offers weekly pay

Qualifications

• Education: We believe that skills and experience are what truly matter. While education can be a valuable asset, it is not a strict requirement for success in this role.
• Experience: Prior experience as a warehouse associate is preferred
• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector/picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, etc.)
• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
• Experience with Electric Ride-On Pallet Jack
• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to speak, read, and write English for effective communication
• Willingness to work the required schedule
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions
• Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, and customers
• Ability to work in a team environment

Skills & Knowledge

• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to speak, read, and write English for effective communication
• Willingness to work the required schedule
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions
• Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, and customers
• Ability to work in a team environment

Work Environment

This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Warehouse environment with extreme heat and cold temperatures.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat most of the workday. Handle cases weighing from 25 to 95 pounds and can expect to handle between 50 and 200+ pallets on any given day. The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms or alarms) in moderate to loud work environments.

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.

Additional Location

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Get more than a job - get a career! Build a foundation for your future while you gain experience and create connections. At FHI we pride ourselves on helping associates reach their full potential by providing training and on the job experiences that excite and drive success.