PT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines•Norfolk, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a PT Outbound Freight Handler, you will be responsible for loading and unloading freight onto and off of equipment, as well as assisting in the recouping of damaged freight. This includes preparing, sweeping, inspecting, and cleaning trailers before loading. You will utilize safe lifting techniques and proper freight handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, and rollers. Key tasks involve weighing and dimensioning shipments for proper classification and handling, planning cube utilization and weight distribution, inspecting freight condition, and documenting any shortages or damage. You will also review freight bills and manifests for special instructions and exceptions, verify hazardous material descriptions and placarding, and properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport. Southeastern Freight Lines, a family-founded company from Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, is an industry-leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services across the Southeast. The company generates over 1.7 billion in annual revenue with over 10 million shipments per year, supported by a team of over 8,800 professionals. Southeastern Freight Lines emphasizes pioneering new generations of logistics professionals, valuing wisdom from previous generations, community involvement, and a culture centered on serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing. The company provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on various protected characteristics.

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 a Forklift Certification

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment
Assist in the recouping of damaged freight
Prepare, sweep, inspect and cleans trailer(s) before loading freight
Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight
Select and use proper freight handling equipment to load 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 the condition of freight, documenting any shortages or damage
Review freight bills for special instructions
Check manifests for existing exceptions and check the label and the destination code on manifests against freight bills
Check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads, and check headloads against the freight bills when loading freight
Verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material
Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport