Freight Handler 2nd Shift

Job Type


Temporary

Description

TEMPORARY POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Supervisor or Area Manager, the Freight Handler position is a temporary, short-term position, which is responsible for unloading freight, with or without manual or powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner, at the direction of the Supervisor and/or Area Manager. Using manual operations and applicable material handling equipment the position is charged with the movement of freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor.

JOB DURATION

This is a temporary, short-term job assignment.

PAY DETAILS

A temporary freight handler on second shift will make $18.50 per hour. The shift is 3pm-11:30pm and we have the following shift schedules:

Sunday-Thursday

Tuesday-Saturday

Thursday-Monday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Unload and break down freight onto good wood pallets, in compliance with the SOP and at a pace that meets or exceeds productivity goals and standards
• Sort and organize freight by PO# and SKU#
• May be required to break down freight to Ti-Hi form
• May include operating various types of material handling equipment
• May include sorting, repacking and labeling, pallet repair, and other duties
• Work functions noted above will include travel to work area, area preparation and materials readiness at task start, as well as completion activities of cleanup and documentation closure. There will be a time allotment of up to no more than 20 minutes between jobs so as to ensure a smooth transition between work tasks.

(Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year previous warehouse experience preferred
• 6 months' experience operating a forklift, electric pallet jack, or other warehouse material handling equipment a plus
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work
• The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment - continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs
• The ability to meet fast-paced Client service, productivity goals and standards
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays AND work overtime, without advanced notice
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Should accommodations be required, please request them in writing to Human Resources.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds in a team-lift capacity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


*Veloz is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws*


Salary Description


$18.50 per hour