Loader/Freight Handler

Freight Handler

The Freight Handler is responsible for receiving inbound freight, loading and unloading trucks, selecting and moving product boxes between storage areas and loading areas in the warehouse according to customer orders as well as preparing items for shipment and loading outbound freight on our tractor trailers. Duties include assembling, addressing, and shipping goods and materials; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise and materials; and all details for arranging for the transportation of products.

Responsibilities

1. Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
2. Safely operates forklift to move product boxes from storage areas to loading areas and/or transportation areas.
3. Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles by hand or using forklifts, pallet jacks, tractors, or other equipment.
4. Prepares product for shipment as required by company policies and/or federal regulations.
5. Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
6. Attach identifying tags to pallets and boxes, or mark them with identifying information.
7. Stack cargo in locations such as loading docks as directed, using pallets.
8. Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
9. Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, load locks or strapping to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
10. Position boxes and pallets so they can be loaded.
11. Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
12. Clean up equipment and work areas.
13. Knowledge of equipment (forklifts and pallet jacks), policies and procedures to promote effective safety and security of people and facilities.
14. Ability to select, lift and move products in a safe and timely manner to meet transportation departure times for on-time delivery to customers.
15. Ability to exert physical force to lift or carry objects.
16. Ability to understand oral or written instructions to carryout and accomplish work assignments.
17. Working knowledge of the English language.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Good organization skills prioritize work assignments and manage work time. Basic skills in use of computers and software programs. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Self-motivated to work hard and to be successful

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year experience driving forklift (stand-up, sit-down, or both). One (1) year work-related knowledge, skills or experience.