PT Outbound Freight Handler
About the role
As a PT 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 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, 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, document 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.
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
- 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 job functions safely and effectively.
Skills
Ability to operate forklifts and other related equipment, attention to detail, physical stamina, and strong organizational skills are essential.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$18.10 - $21.60 per hour
Schedule
Second Shift