PT Outbound Freight Handler
About The Position
The Part-Time Outbound Freight Handler loads and unloads freight onto and off of equipment and assists with recouping damaged freight. The role involves preparing, sweeping, inspecting, and cleaning trailers before loading; using safe lifting techniques and appropriate freight-handling equipment; and ensuring freight is properly weighed, dimensioned, classified, rated, arranged, and secured for transport. The handler counts and inspects freight, documents shortages or damage, reviews freight bills and manifests for special instructions and exceptions, and checks labels and destination codes. When loading hazardous materials, the handler verifies product descriptions, identifies paperwork discrepancies, and checks proper placarding. Freight must be blocked and braced to prevent shifting during transport.
Requirements
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and 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 and appropriate equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight.
- 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 and document 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.
- For hazardous materials, verify product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and verify 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
