PT Inbound Freight Handler
About The Position
As a part-time Inbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment and assist in recouping damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight, use safe lifting techniques, and select appropriate freight-handling equipment. Equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and other available equipment used to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight. You will weigh and dimension shipments to support proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling; plan cube utilization and weight distribution; and count and inspect freight, documenting shortages or damage. The role also involves reviewing freight bills for special instructions, checking manifests and destination codes against freight bills, and checking headloads for special instructions and weight distribution. When loading hazardous materials, you will verify product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and confirm proper placarding. You will properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.
Requirements
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler.
- Previously held a Forklift Certification.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment.
- Assist in recouping damaged freight.
- Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
- Use safe lifting techniques and appropriate freight-handling equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight.
- Weigh and dimension shipments for proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling.
- Plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading freight.
- Count and inspect freight and document shortages or damage.
- Review freight bills for special instructions and check manifests, exceptions, labels, destination codes, and headloads against freight bills.
- Verify hazardous-material product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and confirm proper placarding.
- Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
