Warehouse Freight Handler

Freight Handlers • Newport, MI

204d • $15

About The Position

FHI is looking for an experienced warehouse handler to join our team. Warehouse handlers perform job duties in a warehouse setting and are expected to accomplish physically demanding work. This position is not a travel position, and candidates should live local to the site.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a warehouse associate is preferred.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector/picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, etc.).
• Experience working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets.

Nice To Haves

• Good verbal/written communication skills.
• Willingness to work the required schedule.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload trailers delivering products to our distribution warehouses using powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and dock stockers.
• Break down pallets and restack cases onto new pallets as needed.
• Perform duties safely and efficiently while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure that operations are aligned and performed to achieve production and safety goals.
• Perform all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Production Pay or $15 an hour base rate, whichever is greater.
• The highest-performing unloaders average over $23/hour and the departmental average is over $19/hour.
• Equipment training.
• Full-time, permanent positions with lots of associate development and internal promotion opportunities.
• Various shift times available in a variety of warehouse temperatures/environments.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time off.
• Awesome referral bonus & more incentives.
• Weekly pay and on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees