Freight Handler Part-Time
Position OverviewTransport 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.
- 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.
- 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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