PT Inbound Freight Handler

About the role

As a PT Inbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, assist in the recouping of damaged freight, prepare and maintain trailers, and ensure safe handling of shipments.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment.
• Assist in the recouping of damaged freight.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailer(s) before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight.
• Select and use proper freight handling equipment (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 verify label and destination code against freight bills.
• Check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads, and verify headloads against freight bills.
• Verify hazardous material product description, determine any paperwork discrepancies, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material.
• Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler is preferred.
• Forklift Certification is preferred.

Skills

• Operation of forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and other freight handling equipment.
• Safe lifting and material handling techniques.
• Ability to weigh, dimension, and inspect shipments.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling and placarding requirements.
• Attention to detail for documenting shortages, damage, and special instructions.

Pay

$18.70–$22.20 per hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Schedule

Third Shift