Freight Handler Part-Time

Starting Rate of Pay: $22.26 per hour
Shift Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g., type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual systems.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, rope).
• Recoup or 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• If hostler/yard mule duties are required, experience is preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, several times per day or more.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push, and pull freight throughout the shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Previous dock or 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; fast-paced, deadline-oriented.