Freight Handler- Full Time- 1st Shift

Forward Air Services•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Handler is responsible for safely and accurately loading, unloading, staging, scanning, tracking, and moving freight in a transportation terminal, intermodal yard, warehouse, or dock environment. The role supports productivity, workflow coordination, and freight integrity, and may involve handling oversized, high-value, or complex freight. Experienced team members may assist with dock coordination, resolve operational problems, and train or mentor other Material Handlers without direct supervisory responsibility. This is an onsite, full-time first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Compensation is $18.62 per hour. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of dock or warehouse experience.
Valid forklift certification or licensure, or the ability to obtain it before operating equipment.
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, including pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, conveyors, dock plates, dock levelers, forklifts, reach trucks, and other site-required equipment.
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 skills 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 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 material handling equipment, following 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 while following dock and safety procedures.
Label, scan, and track freight using handheld scanning devices and company systems, maintaining accurate documentation.
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 a clean, safe, and organized dock environment, including work areas, tools, and material handling equipment.
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.
Work assigned schedules, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.