Freight Handler

Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding & Trade Compliance Services • McDonough, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for shipping and receiving warehouse merchandise in a timely, accurate manner to ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse and support the Company’s business.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Previous warehouse/maintenance experience.
• Experience operating a forklift/Electric Pallet Jack

Nice To Haves

• Analytical – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Customer Oriented – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Work Standards – Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for one’s self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.

Responsibilities

• Pulls orders and arranges shipments of parcels through Warehouse Management System (WMS); under supervision, determines the method of shipment.
• Accurately picks and packs items for shipping.
• Processes freight documents using WMS.
• Unloads and stores shipments.
• Prepares delivery orders.
• Unloads and breaks down freight to meet delivery schedules.
• Unloads and breaks down freight onto pallets.
• Sorts by PO# and SKU#.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
• Inserts items into containers with appropriate packing materials to prevent breakage.
• Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape.
• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operates multiple style lift trucks or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Performs maintenance tasks including: cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining equipment and machines.
• Cross-trains in additional responsibilities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• excellent voluntary health and wellness benefits
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• flexibility in your work environment to assure a positive integration of work and life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED