Freight Handler Part-Time Position Available In Erie, New York

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 truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type,weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manualsystem.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate toolsand supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
• Recoup/repair damagedfreight when necessary.
• Verify and complete requireddocumentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight andfreight documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties ifrequired.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well ascompany policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Disclaimer:

This job description is general in nature and is notdesigned to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensiveinventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualificationsrequired of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18years of age.
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handlingand/or fork lift operations preferred.
• If hostler/yard muleduties required, experience preferred.
• Ability to count andperform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic writtenand 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;exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise.
• Hours may vary due to operational need.
• Frequent contact withservice center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented.

PreferredQualifications:

Shift Time:

0400 – 1000, 1700 – 2100

PayTransparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range orrate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at theposted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple joblevels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximumrange for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-relatedfactors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such asexperience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job,performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employeesoffered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paidtime, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuitionreimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paidbereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).

Pay:

PayRange:

$20.54 – $24.03 per hour

Additional Details:

Starting Rateof Pay:

$20.54 / hour FedEx Freight is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, including disabled and veterans. Know Your Rights PayTransparency If you have a disability and you need assistance inorder to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call8008888252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com . FedExFreight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminateagainst any employee or applicant for employment because suchemployee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosedthe compensation of the employee or applicant or another employeeor applicant. However, employees who have access to thecompensation information of other employees or applicants as a partof their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of otheremployees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise haveaccess to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) inresponse to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of aninvestigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with thecontractor’s legal duty to furnish information.