PT Outbound Freight Handler

About the role

Prepare, sweep, inspect and cleans 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.

• Use forklifts with appropriate hardware
• Use hand trucks
• Use drum trucks
• Use pallet jacks
• Use rollers
• Use any other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Skills

None specified.

Pay

$18.10-$21.60 Per Hour

Schedule

Second Shift