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. Duties include preparing, sweeping, inspecting, and cleaning trailers before loading freight; using safe lifting techniques; selecting appropriate freight-handling equipment; weighing and measuring shipments; planning trailer cube utilization and weight distribution; counting and inspecting freight and documenting shortages or damage; reviewing freight bills and manifests; checking destination codes, labels, and special instructions; verifying hazardous-material descriptions and paperwork and ensuring proper placarding; and blocking and bracing freight to prevent shifting during transport. The stated pay range is $18.70–$22.20 per hour and 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.
- Previous Forklift Certification preferred.
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 to load and unload freight.
- Select and use appropriate freight-handling equipment, such as forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers.
- 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.
- Verify hazardous-material product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material.
- Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
