PT Inbound Freight Handler
About The Position
As a part-time Inbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off equipment and assist with recovering damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight; use safe lifting techniques; and select appropriate equipment to move, arrange, and unload freight. Equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers. You will weigh and measure shipments for proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling, and plan trailer cube utilization and weight distribution. You will count and inspect freight, document shortages or damage, review freight bills and manifests for instructions and exceptions, and verify labels and destination codes. When handling hazardous materials, you will verify product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and confirm proper placarding. You will also block and brace freight to prevent shifting in transit.
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 preferred.
- Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler preferred.
- Previously held Forklift Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight onto and off equipment.
- Assist in recovering damaged freight.
- Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading.
- Use safe lifting techniques and appropriate freight-handling equipment.
- Weigh and measure shipments for classification, freight rating, and safe handling.
- Plan trailer cube utilization and proper weight distribution.
- Count and inspect freight and document shortages or damage.
- Review freight bills and manifests for special instructions, exceptions, labels, and destination codes.
- Check headloads and weight distributions against freight bills when loading.
- Verify hazardous-material product descriptions, paperwork, and 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
