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 recouping damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight; use safe lifting techniques and appropriate freight-handling equipment; weigh and dimension shipments; and plan cube utilization and weight distribution. You will count and inspect freight, document shortages or damage, review freight bills and manifests, follow special instructions, and verify hazardous-material descriptions, paperwork, and 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.
- 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, and 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 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.
- Verify that labels and destination codes on manifests match 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 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
No Education Listed
