Freight Handler Part-Time

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 21.16 per hour
Shift Time 1: 1800-0200
Shift Time 2: 0000-0600
Shift Time 3: 0400-1000

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.

• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.

• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).

• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.

• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.

• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.

• Perform hostling duties if required.

• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.

• Perform other duties as required.

DISCLAIMER : This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift operations preferred.

• If hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred.

• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.

• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more.

• Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.

• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.

• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise.

• Hours may vary due to operational need.

• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented.

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