Freight Handler

Roadrunner•Mount Juliet, TN

23d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Handler is a mission-critical contributor to our Operations team, ensuring freight moves through our network with precision, speed, and zero compromise to safety or quality. As our Smart Network™ continues to scale nationwide, the reliability of our dock operations directly impacts transit performance, customer satisfaction, and the integrity of our long-haul model. This role exists to keep freight flowing efficiently through the Nashville service center—executing high-accuracy loading, unloading, tagging, and movement of shipments that power our metro-to-metro network. Success in this role means maintaining consistent throughput, minimizing rehandling, preventing damage, and supporting a clean, safe, and high-performance dock environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
1–3 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Forklift driver qualification required.
Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and maintain composure in a fast paced setting.

Nice To Haves

Hazardous Material Training preferred.
Experience in freight, logistics, warehouse, or LTL environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute high-precision freight handling: Load, unload, stack, and secure freight with accuracy and care to prevent damage. Follow work orders and verbal instructions to determine freight movement priorities. Apply tags, labels, and documentation to ensure full shipment visibility. Assemble and band freight bundles to maintain stability and compliance.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently: Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, and other industrial equipment to move freight. Install blocking, bracing, and padding to secure freight in trailers. Maintain equipment cleanliness and support routine operational upkeep. Follow all safety rules, hazardous materials protocols, and operational procedures.
Maintain dock flow and operational readiness: Transport freight between dock areas, trailers, and designated storage zones. Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to support continuous flow. Assist machine operators and cross functional teams as needed. Support proactive efforts to meet service center throughput and quality goals.
Support cross-functional coordination: Communicate effectively with operations leadership and dock supervisors. Surface issues, delays, or safety concerns with clarity and urgency. Collaborate with team members to maintain a high performance dock environment. Demonstrate sound judgment when navigating ambiguous or fast changing situations.
Uphold safety, accuracy, and performance standards: Prioritize tasks to meet operational timelines without sacrificing quality. Manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a high velocity environment. Ensure all freight is handled in alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements. Contribute to a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.