Temporary Freight Handler

Veloz Staffing•stockton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Supervisor or Area Manager, the Freight Handler position is a temporary, short-term position, which is responsible for unloading freight, with or without manual or powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner, at the direction of the Supervisor and/or Area Manager. Using manual operations and applicable material handling equipment the position is charged with the movement of freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor. This is a temporary, short-term job assignment.

Requirements

1 year previous warehouse experience preferred
6 months’ experience operating a forklift, electric pallet jack, or other warehouse material handling equipment a plus
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work
The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment – continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs
The ability to meet fast-paced Client service, productivity goals and standards
Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays AND work overtime, without advanced notice
Required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
Reliable transportation to and from work
Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds in a team-lift capacity.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

6 months’ experience operating a forklift, electric pallet jack, or other warehouse material handling equipment

Responsibilities

Unload and break down freight onto good wood pallets, in compliance with the SOP and at a pace that meets or exceeds productivity goals and standards
Sort and organize freight by PO# and SKU#
May be required to break down freight to Ti-Hi form
May include operating various types of material handling equipment
May include sorting, repacking and labeling, pallet repair, and other duties
Work functions noted above will include travel to work area, area preparation and materials readiness at task start, as well as completion activities of cleanup and documentation closure.
There will be a time allotment of up to no more than 20 minutes between jobs so as to ensure a smooth transition between work tasks.