Material Handler

Vortex Freight • Laredo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Material Handler at Vortex Freight Systems in Laredo, TX, you are responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of freight across daily cross-dock operations. The role involves manually and mechanically loading, unloading, routing, and staging inbound and outbound shipments. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, use RF scanners for accurate tracking, and work closely with dock leadership and drivers to support timely cross-border freight transit while adhering to safety standards.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in an LTL, FTL, warehouse, or high-volume cross-dock freight environment.
• Experience operating RF scanners and basic familiarity with tracking freight in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Hands-on experience operating material handling equipment such as sit-down forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Strong understanding of general warehouse safety, proper lifting techniques, and basic OSHA compliance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and remain active on a concrete dock floor for 8–10 hours per shift.
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis without assistance.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled warehouse subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• HazMat handling awareness.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) freight safely, with proper space utilization, weight distribution, and securement to prevent transit damage.
• Scan, weigh, label, and route incoming and outgoing freight using RF scanners and the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Stage outbound freight to help meet dispatch schedules and cross-border transit deadlines.
• Identify and immediately report overages, shortages, damages (OS&D), or improperly packaged shipments to the Dock Supervisor.
• Assist drivers with loading and unloading and coordinate with dock leadership to maintain the flow of incoming and outgoing freight.
• Adhere to OSHA safety standards, company policies, and hazardous materials (HazMat) handling protocols.
• Participate in daily pre-shift tailgate meetings to review safety protocols, shift goals, and operational updates.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of assigned forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, debris-free dock floor and staging area in accordance with 5S methodology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed