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 select appropriate freight-handling equipment. You will weigh and measure shipments, plan trailer cube utilization and weight distribution, count and inspect freight, and document shortages or damage. You will review freight bills and manifests for special instructions, exceptions, labels, and destination codes. When handling hazardous materials, you will verify product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and confirm proper placarding. You will also block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport. The role is on second shift and pays $18.70–$22.20 per hour; pay may vary based on 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 of equipment, and assist in recouping damaged freight.
- Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
- Use safe lifting techniques and appropriate freight-handling equipment, such as forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers.
- Weigh and dimension 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 and document shortages or damage.
- Review freight bills for special instructions and check manifests for exceptions; verify 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.
- 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
