Freight Handler at FedEx Freight - Duncan, South Carolina Freight Handler - FedEx Freight

Freight Handler

FedEx Freight

Location: Duncan, South Carolina, USA

Category: Logistics

Salary: 25 - 25 USD / hourly

Full-time


Job Description

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

Responsibilities

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

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