FT Inbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines•Tampa, FL

16d•$30 - $35

About The Position

As a full-time Inbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off equipment and assist with recouping damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, and inspect trailers before loading. The role involves safely handling, inspecting, weighing, measuring, classifying, and arranging freight, while following shipment documentation and special handling instructions. You will also verify hazardous-material descriptions and paperwork, check placarding, and secure freight 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

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 and attachments, 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, documenting shortages or damage, and assist with recouping damaged freight.
Review freight bills for special instructions and check manifests for existing exceptions.
Verify labels and destination codes on manifests against freight bills.
Check special instructions and weight distributions on headloads, and compare headloads against freight bills when loading.
Verify hazardous-material product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and confirm proper placarding.
Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.