Freight Handler- Part Time- 1st Shift

Forward Air Services•Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Handler safely and efficiently loads, unloads, stages, scans, and moves freight in a multimodal transportation terminal, intermodal yard, warehouse, or dock environment. The role supports productivity, workflow coordination, and freight integrity. Experienced team members may help mentor and onboard Material Handlers, coordinate dock workflow, and resolve operational problems, without direct supervisory responsibility. The position is part-time and onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Compensation is $20.07 per hour. The role requires regular attendance and may involve assigned schedules that include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.

Requirements

Valid forklift certification or licensure, or the ability to obtain it before operating equipment.
At least 3 years of dock or warehouse experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, to understand safety and operational instructions, work assignments, and freight documentation.
Ability to accurately recognize numbers, labels, barcodes, and freight markings, and perform basic arithmetic to verify freight counts, quantities, and weights.
Willingness and ability to learn and use basic computer systems, handheld scanners, and freight-tracking devices.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment as required by the site, including pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, conveyors, dock plates, dock levelers, forklifts, and reach trucks.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to perform extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry freight weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; occasional handling of freight up to 75 pounds with assistance or mechanical aids.
Vision, hearing, and verbal communication sufficient to work safely in a noisy dock environment.
Ability to work safely around moving equipment, vehicles, and freight in a non-climate-controlled environment, including temperature extremes, occasional outdoor work or precipitation, exhaust, dust, and moderate to loud noise.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight using forklifts, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment, as well as approved physical lifting techniques.
Move, stage, sort, and position freight between dock doors, trailers, and designated warehouse areas according to operating procedures.
Pick, pack, and prepare items for shipping and delivery.
Assist drivers with loading and unloading in accordance with dock and safety procedures.
Label, scan, and track freight using handheld scanners and company systems, maintaining accurate documentation.
Identify damaged freight and report issues, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to supervisory personnel.
Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and personal protective equipment standards.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized dock work areas, tools, and material handling equipment.
Perform tasks under appropriate supervision while learning equipment operation, safety protocols, and job procedures, where applicable.
Support dock productivity, workflow efficiency, and operational goals.
Safely and accurately handle oversized, high-value, or complex freight.
Assist with dock coordination, workflow management, and problem resolution.
Prioritize freight and coordinate task assignments, sometimes acting in a lead capacity without direct supervisory responsibility.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on dock operations, equipment, and procedures.
Train, mentor, and support the development of other Material Handlers.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.