PT Outbound Freight Handler

About the role

As a PT Outbound Freight Handler, you will perform tasks such as loading and unloading freight, assisting with damaged freight recovery, preparing trailers, using appropriate handling equipment, weighing and dimensioning shipments, planning cube utilization, inspecting freight, verifying freight bills, checking manifests, and ensuring proper placarding for hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment
• Aid in the recoupment of damaged freight
• Clean and inspect trailers before loading freight
• Use safe lifting techniques to load and unload freight
• Select and use proper freight handling equipment (forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, etc.)
• Weigh and dimension shipments to ensure proper classification, freight rating, and safe handling
• Plan cube utilization and 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 compare labels and destination codes against freight bills
• Verify special instructions, weight distributions on headloads, and headloads against freight bills when loading freight
• Verify proper placarding for hazardous materials
• Block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport

Requirements

We prefer candidates who have a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to pass a background check and alcohol/drug test, and 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 work second shift.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.10 - $21.60 per hour

Schedule

Second Shift