Freight Handler Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performfreight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment,including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truckVerify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type,weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manualsystem Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools andsupplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope) Recoup/repair damaged freightwhen necessary Verify and complete required documentation andreports Assist customers with freight and freight documentation asneeded Perform hostling duties if required Comply with allapplicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as required

Disclaimer:

This job descriptionis general in nature and is not designed to contain or to beinterpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assignedto the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent,preferred Must be at least 18 years of age Prior experience inwarehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift operations preferredIf hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred Abilityto count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator Basicwritten and verbal communication skills Ability to lift/carry handfreight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dockplates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doorsrequiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to severaltimes per day or more Ability to bend, twist, squat,pushing/pulling freight throughout shift Ability to workindependently and/or as a team member Previous dock/warehouseexperience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Dock environment; exposureto varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise Hours mayvary due to operational need Frequent contact with service centerpersonnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

Shift Time:

1800 – 0230

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listedreflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for thisposted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunityincludes multiple job levels, the pay information represents theminimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determinedby job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to theposition, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at thelocation for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance,personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonuspotential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paidparental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays(FT only).

Pay:

Pay Range:

$25.46 – $30.32 per hour

AdditionalDetails:

Starting Rate of Pay:

$25.46 / hour FedEx Freight is anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. KnowYour Rights Pay Transparency If you have a disability and you needassistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight,please call 8008888252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other mannerdiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employmentbecause such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed,or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant oranother employee or applicant. However, employees who have accessto the compensation information of other employees or applicants asa part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay ofother employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwisehave access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with thecontractor’s legal duty to furnish information.