Freight Handler- Part Time- 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Forklift Operator safely and accurately loads, unloads, stages, scans, and moves freight in a multimodal transportation terminal, intermodal yard, warehouse, or dock environment. The role uses material handling equipment and supports productivity, workflow coordination, and freight integrity. Experienced team members may mentor and onboard Material Handlers, help resolve complex operational problems, coordinate dock workflow, and sometimes act in a lead capacity without direct supervisory responsibility. Compensation is $19 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., onsite. Work schedules may also 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 recognize numbers, labels, barcodes, and freight markings accurately 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 such as pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, conveyors, dock plates, dock levelers, forklifts, reach trucks, and other site-required specialized equipment.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to perform extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting for 8–12 hours per shift.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry freight up to 50 pounds without assistance, and occasionally handle 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, with exposure to temperature extremes, occasional outdoor conditions and precipitation, vehicle traffic, exhaust, dust, and moderate to loud noise.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight using forklifts, reach trucks, and other appropriate material handling equipment and approved 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 scanning devices and company systems.
- Identify damaged freight and promptly report issues, unsafe conditions, and equipment concerns to supervisory personnel.
- Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and personal protective equipment standards.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized dock areas, tools, and material handling equipment.
- Perform assigned tasks under appropriate supervision while learning equipment operation, safety protocols, and job procedures where applicable.
- Support dock productivity, workflow efficiency, and operational goals.
- Work assigned schedules, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
- Handle oversized, high-value, or complex freight safely and accurately.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
