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 recouping damaged freight. You will prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight; use safe lifting techniques; and select appropriate equipment to move and handle freight. Equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers. You will weigh and measure shipments for proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling; 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 special instructions, exceptions, labels, and destination codes. When loading hazardous materials, you will verify product descriptions, identify paperwork discrepancies, and ensure proper placarding. You will properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport. The stated pay is $18.70–$22.20 per hour; pay may vary by 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.
- Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler.
- Previously held Forklift Certification.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment.
- Assist with recouping damaged freight.
- Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
- Use safe lifting techniques and suitable freight-handling equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight.
- 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 and check manifests for exceptions, labels, and destination codes against freight bills.
- Check special instructions and weight distributions on headloads, and verify headloads against freight bills when loading.
- For hazardous materials, verify product descriptions, determine paperwork discrepancies, and verify proper placarding.
- 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
