FT Inbound Freight Handler
About The Position
As a full-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; safely handle freight using appropriate equipment; weigh and measure shipments; and plan cube utilization and weight distribution. You will count and inspect freight, document shortages or damage, review freight bills and manifests, follow special instructions, and verify hazardous-material descriptions, paperwork, and placarding. Freight must be properly blocked and braced to prevent shifting during transport.
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 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 to load and unload freight.
- Select and use appropriate freight-handling equipment, such as forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers.
- 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 freight and document shortages or damage.
- Review freight bills for special instructions.
- Check manifests for existing exceptions and compare labels and destination codes against freight bills.
- Check special instructions and weight distributions on headloads, and compare headloads with freight bills when loading.
- Verify hazardous-material product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material.
- Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
