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 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. The role also involves reviewing freight bills and manifests for instructions, exceptions, labels, and destination codes; verifying hazardous-material descriptions, paperwork, and placarding; and blocking and bracing freight to prevent shifting during transport. Pay is $18.70–$22.20 per hour and may vary based on location and experience. The work shift is second shift.
Requirements
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and 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.
- Previous Forklift Certification.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight onto and off equipment, and 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 measure 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 verify labels and destination codes against freight bills.
- Check special instructions and weight distributions on headloads, and check 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
No Education Listed
