FT Outbound Freight Handler

Outbound Freight Handler As a full‑time, second‑shift Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, assist in recouping damaged freight, and perform other related tasks to support our operations. Responsibilities Load and unload freight onto and off equipment, including forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and other available 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 move, load, arrange, rearrange, 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 verify the label and destination code against freight bills. Verify hazardous material product descriptions, determine discrepancies in paperwork, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material. Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED preferred. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test. Preferred experience as a forklift operator, dock or warehouse worker, or material handler. Preferred prior forklift certification. Work Details Pay: $29.70 – $34.50 per hour. Job Type: Full Time. Work Shift: Second Shift. Equal Employment Opportunity Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr