FT Outbound Freight Handler

About the role

As a FT Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, assist in the recouping of damaged freight, prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers before loading freight, use safe lifting techniques, select and use proper freight handling equipment, weigh and dimension shipments, plan cube utilization and weight distribution, count and inspect freight, review freight bills, check manifests, verify hazardous material product descriptions, and properly block and brace freight.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment
• Absorb and assist in the recouping of damaged freight
• Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailers 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
• Use forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, 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

Requirements

We prefer candidates who have a High School Diploma or GED, can pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test, and have prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler. Prior Forklift Certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Skills

Ability to pass a background check and alcohol/drug test

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$29.70 - $34.50 per hour

Schedule

Second Shift