PT Outbound Freight Handler
About The Position
As a part-time Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off equipment and assist with recovering damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight. The role involves using safe lifting techniques and appropriate freight-handling equipment to move, arrange, load, and unload freight. Equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers. You will weigh and measure shipments for proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling; plan trailer cube utilization and weight distribution; and count and inspect freight, documenting shortages or damage. You will review freight bills and manifests for special instructions, exceptions, labels, and destination codes. When loading, you will check headloads and weight distributions against freight bills, verify hazardous-material descriptions and paperwork, confirm proper placarding, and block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport. The position is on second shift and pays $18.70–$22.20 per hour; pay may vary by location and experience.
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 equipment.
- Assist with recovering damaged freight.
- Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading.
- Use safe lifting techniques and suitable freight-handling equipment to move, arrange, load, 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 and document shortages or damage.
- Review freight bills for special instructions and check manifests for existing exceptions.
- Compare manifest labels and destination codes 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 verify 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
