FT Inbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Inbound Freight Handler, you will be responsible for loading and unloading freight, assisting with damaged freight, and preparing trailers. This involves using safe lifting techniques and various freight handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers. You will also weigh and dimension shipments, plan cube utilization, inspect freight for damage or shortages, and review freight bills and manifests for special instructions. Handling hazardous materials, including verifying product descriptions and placarding, is also part of the role. The position requires properly blocking and bracing freight to ensure safe transport. Southeastern Freight Lines, a family-founded company from Columbia, South Carolina, established in 1950, is a privately held, industry-leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services across the Southeast. The company generates over 1.7 billion in annual revenue with over 10 million shipments per year, supported by a team of over 8,800 professionals. Southeastern Freight Lines emphasizes pioneering new generations of logistics professionals, valuing wisdom from previous generations, community involvement, and living its culture by prioritizing serving others, valuing each other, and doing the right thing. The company is an equal employment opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics.

Requirements

Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check
Ability to satisfactorily pass 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 the recouping of damaged freight
Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailer(s) before loading freight
Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight
Select and use proper freight handling equipment to load and unload freight
Weigh and dimension shipments to ensure proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling
Plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading freight
Count and inspect the condition of freight, documenting any shortages or damage
Review freight bills for special instructions
Check manifests for existing exceptions and check the label and the destination code on manifests against freight bills
Check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads, and check headloads against the freight bills when loading freight
Verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material
Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport