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 with recovering damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, and inspect trailers before loading freight; use safe lifting techniques and appropriate freight-handling equipment; and plan cube utilization and weight distribution. You will weigh and dimension shipments, count and inspect freight, document shortages or damage, and review freight bills and manifests for instructions, exceptions, labels, and destination codes. The role also involves verifying hazardous-material descriptions and paperwork, checking placarding, and blocking and bracing freight to prevent shifting during transport. The stated pay is $18.70–$22.20 per hour and may vary by location and experience. The shift is second shift.
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 a forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment.
- Assist with recovering damaged freight.
- Prepare, sweep, and inspect trailers before loading freight.
- Use safe lifting techniques and select appropriate freight-handling equipment, including forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers, to move and arrange 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, documenting shortages or damage.
- Review freight bills for special instructions and check manifests for existing exceptions, 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 material.
- 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
