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, 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
- Aid 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 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. A Forklift Certification is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all duties of the job safely and efficiently.
Skills
None specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Not specified in the job posting.
Pay
$29.70 - $34.50 per hour.
Schedule
Second shift.