FT Outbound Freight Handler
About The Position
As a full-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 freight-handling equipment. You will also weigh and measure shipments, plan trailer cube utilization and weight distribution, inspect and document freight condition, review shipping paperwork and special instructions, verify hazardous-material descriptions and placarding, and block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.
Requirements
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and 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.
- Previous 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 to load and unload freight.
- Select and use appropriate freight-handling equipment, such as forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers.
- 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, documenting shortages or damage.
- Review freight bills for special instructions; check manifests for existing exceptions; and compare 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
