FT Outbound Freight Handler
About The Position
As a full-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; use safe lifting techniques; and select appropriate equipment to move and handle freight. You will weigh and dimension shipments, plan trailer cube utilization and weight distribution, inspect and document freight condition, and review bills, manifests, labels, destination codes, and special instructions. When handling 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. The preferred education is a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test. Prior experience in forklift operation, dock or warehouse work, or material handling, as well as a previously held forklift certification, is preferred. Pay is $29.70–$34.50 per hour and may vary based on location and experience. The work shift is second 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.
- Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler.
- Previously held Forklift Certification.
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 to load and unload freight.
- Select and use appropriate freight-handling equipment, such as forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers.
- Move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight using available equipment.
- 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.
- Check manifests for existing exceptions and verify 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
