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 with recovering damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, and inspect trailers before loading; use safe lifting techniques and appropriate freight-handling equipment; weigh and measure shipments; plan trailer cube utilization and weight distribution; inspect and document freight condition and shortages; review freight bills and manifests; and ensure hazardous materials are properly described and placarded. Freight must be blocked and braced to prevent shifting during transport.
Requirements
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and 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 operate appropriate freight-handling equipment, such as forklifts, 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.
- Review freight bills for special instructions and check manifests for existing exceptions.
- Compare manifest labels and destination codes 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 when loading hazardous materials.
- Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.
- Assist with recovering damaged freight.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
