Freight Handlers FedEx Freight

Freight Handler
Starting Rate of Pay: $ 26.41 per hour Shift Time: 1430-2300
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