PT Inbound Freight Handler

Responsibilities

As a PT Inbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, as well as assist in the recouping of damaged freight.

Prepare, sweep, inspect and clean trailer(s) before loading freight. Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight. Select and use proper freight handling equipment to load and unload freight such as forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange and unload freight. Weigh and dimension shipments to ensure proper classification, freight rating and safe handling.

Plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading freight. Count and inspect the condition of freight, documenting any shortages or damage. Review freight bills for special instructions. Check manifests for existing exceptions and check the label and destination code on manifests against freight bills. Check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads and check headloads against freight bills when loading freight.

Verify hazardous material product description, determine discrepancies in paperwork, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material. Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

We prefer a High School Diploma or GED. You must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test. Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler is preferred. Forklift certification is also preferred.

Pay: $18.10–$21.60 per hour. Job type:
Part‑Time.

Third Shift.