PT Outbound Freight Handler
About The Position
The Outbound Freight Handler loads and unloads freight onto and off of equipment and assists with recouping damaged freight. The role involves preparing, sweeping, inspecting, and cleaning trailers before loading; using safe lifting techniques and suitable freight-handling equipment; and weighing and measuring shipments for classification, rating, and safe handling. The handler plans trailer space and weight distribution, counts and inspects freight, and documents shortages or damage. The position also includes checking freight bills, manifests, labels, destination codes, and special instructions; verifying hazardous-material descriptions and paperwork; ensuring proper placarding; and blocking and bracing freight to prevent it from 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 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 to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight.
- Weigh and measure 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.
- Check labels and destination codes on manifests 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
