Freight Handler

Location: Minneapolis

In order to attract the best talent, we offer a competitive compensation package to include a Dock Champions performance-based incentive plan and full health insurance to include medical and dental.

Critical

Job Functions:

* Maintains a focus on safety at all times; requests assistance as needed to perform work safely

* Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor

* Follows written and oral instructions in a freight dock/LTL environment

* Operates forklift to load or move material and products; moves freight by hand when required

* Loads and unloads freight to/from trailers, containers and straight trucks; transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area

* Uses straps, load bars and dunnage to secure freight in trailers and containers to prevent damage in transit

* Stacks freight onto pallets and secures with shrink wrap, tape and other packaging material

* Uses scales and dimensioning machines to inspect freight

* Uses scanning technology to track every movement of every shipment; maintains an accurate count of pallets in each shipment

* Attaches identifying tags or labels to freight or marks information on cases, pallets and other shipment packaging, as required

* Reports damaged and missing freight to supervisor

* Cleans work area, trailers, containers and forklifts

* Participates in team efforts to achieve department and company goals

Job Requirements:

* Forklift driver qualification

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!

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Summary:

Roadrunner Freight is the nation's leading provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services. With 32 terminals and $425 million in 2021 revenue, Roadrunner is poised for rapid growth in the major metro markets which it serves. We are looking for highly motivated [Freight Handlers (also known as Dock Workers and Forklift Operators] to join our winning team. If you are results-driven and looking for a rapidly-growing company with high growth and earning potential, we want to hear from you!