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FedEx Freight Inc

Freight Handler PartTime

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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.

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Job Description

Starting Rate of Pay:
$ 21.16 per hour
Shift Time:
Monday:
0200-0700Tuesday -
Friday:
0500-1000POSITION
OVERVIEW
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.

EST FedEx Freight, IncFedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran.