PT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines • Conley, GA

26d • $19 - $22

About The Position

As a part-time Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment and assist in recouping damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, and inspect trailers before loading. The role involves safely handling freight, selecting appropriate equipment, verifying shipment details and documentation, and securing freight for 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.
• Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler.
• Previously held Forklift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sweep, and inspect trailers before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques to load and unload freight.
• Select and use appropriate freight-handling equipment, which may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers.
• Weigh and measure shipments to support proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling.
• Plan trailer 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 compare 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 properly to prevent shifting during transport.
• Assist in recouping damaged freight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed