PT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines • Houston, TX

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About The Position

As a part-time Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment and assist with recouping damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading. The role involves handling freight safely, selecting suitable equipment, weighing and measuring shipments, planning trailer space and weight distribution, inspecting and documenting freight condition, and following shipping, hazardous-material, and loading instructions. Compensation 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.
• 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; assist in recouping damaged freight.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques when loading and unloading freight.
• Select and use appropriate freight-handling equipment, which may include 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, documenting shortages or damage.
• Review freight bills for special instructions.
• Check manifests for existing exceptions and compare labels and destination codes on manifests 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.
• Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed