Freight Handler Part-Time

Pay

Hourly: $22.77 – $26.64 (range reflects minimum and maximum for all levels; actual pay determined by experience, tenure, market level, performance, schedule, and work assignment).

Schedule

Shift times: 05:00 – 10:00.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Personal/sick paid time (1.02 hours per 30 hours worked)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Bonus potential
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement
• Employee discounts

About the role

Transport freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading.

Responsibilities

• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Verify documentation matches freight description (type, weight, hazardous materials) using electronic or manual systems.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope, or other appropriate tools and supplies.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling, and/or forklift operations (preferred).
• Experience with hostler/yard mule duties (preferred).
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, lift dock plates (~100 lb), and open trailer doors requiring ~75 lb of lift force, multiple times per day.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, and push/pull freight throughout the shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience (preferred).

Working Conditions

Dock environment with exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, and noise. Hours may vary due to operational need. Frequent contact with service‑center personnel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented setting.