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 in the recouping of damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading. The role requires safe lifting and selection of appropriate freight-handling equipment to move and arrange freight. You will weigh and measure shipments, plan trailer cube utilization and weight distribution, inspect and count freight, and document shortages or damage. You will review freight bills and manifests for instructions, exceptions, labels, and destination codes. When handling hazardous materials, you will verify product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and confirm proper placarding. Freight must be properly blocked and braced 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 and assist with recouping damaged freight.
- Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
- Use safe lifting techniques and select appropriate equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight.
- Weigh and measure shipments to support 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 and destination-code or label discrepancies.
- Check special instructions and weight distributions on headloads, and compare headloads with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
