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, and inspect trailers before loading freight; use safe lifting techniques; and select appropriate equipment to move and handle freight. You will weigh and measure shipments, plan trailer space and weight distribution, count and inspect freight, and document shortages or damage. The role also involves reviewing freight bills and manifests for instructions, exceptions, labels, and destination codes; verifying hazardous-material descriptions, paperwork, and placarding; and blocking and bracing freight to prevent shifting during transport. Pay is $29.70–$34.50 per hour and may vary based on location and experience. The work shift is first shift.
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.
- Previous Forklift Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, and assist with recouping damaged freight.
- Prepare, sweep, and inspect trailers before loading freight.
- Use safe lifting techniques to load and unload freight.
- Select and use appropriate freight-handling equipment, such as forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers.
- Weigh and measure shipments to support proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling.
- Plan trailer 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 for exceptions, 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 confirm 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
