PT Outbound Freight Handler
About The Position
As a part-time Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment and assist with recouping damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight. The role involves using safe lifting techniques and appropriate freight-handling equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight. Equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers. You will weigh and dimension shipments for proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling; plan trailer cube utilization and weight distribution; and count and inspect freight while documenting shortages or damage. You will review freight bills and manifests for special instructions and exceptions, verify labels and destination codes, and check headloads against freight bills. When loading hazardous materials, you will verify product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and confirm proper placarding. You will also block and brace 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 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 of equipment.
- Assist in recouping damaged freight.
- Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
- Use safe lifting techniques and appropriate equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight.
- Weigh and dimension shipments for proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling.
- Plan trailer cube utilization and proper weight distribution.
- Count and inspect freight, documenting shortages or damage.
- Review freight bills for special instructions and check manifests for exceptions, labels, and destination codes.
- Check special instructions and weight distributions on headloads, and compare headloads against freight bills.
- For hazardous materials, verify product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and confirm proper 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
