PT Outbound Freight Handler

About the role

As a PT Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, as well as assist in the recouping of damaged freight.

Responsibilities

• 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 to load and unload freight (e.g., forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment).
• 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

For this role, we prefer you have a High School Diploma or GED.

You must have the ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test.

Qualifications

We would prefer for you to have prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler.

We would also prefer you to have previously held a Forklift Certification.

Pay

$18.70-$22.20 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Schedule

Work Shift Second Shift