PT Outbound Freight Handler
About The Position
As a PT Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, as well as 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. Such equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test
Nice To Haves
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Truck Transportation
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
