PT Outbound Freight Handler
About The Position
The Outbound Freight Handler loads and unloads freight onto and off of equipment and assists with recouping damaged freight. The role includes preparing, sweeping, and inspecting trailers before loading; handling freight safely with appropriate equipment; weighing and dimensioning shipments; planning trailer cube utilization and weight distribution; inspecting and documenting freight condition; and checking freight bills, manifests, labels, destination codes, and special instructions. The handler also verifies hazardous-material descriptions and paperwork, confirms proper placarding, and blocks and braces 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
- Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
- Use safe lifting techniques to load and unload freight.
- Select and use suitable 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.
- Check labels and destination codes on manifests against freight bills.
- 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.
- Assist in recouping damaged freight.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
