Freight Handler

Job Description Summary

The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site.

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved.
• Loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Loads freight into vehicles and installs blocking, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area.
• Secures lifting attachments to freight and conveys load to destination.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to freight or marks information on cases, bales, pallets, and other shipping packages.
• Stacks or assembles freight into bundles and bands bundles together on pallets.
• Cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving material and products.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of educational and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine correspondence.
• Communicates internally with operations and dock supervisor.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, unit conversions.
• Forklift driver qualification.
• Hazardous Material training.
• Good judgment in solving problems and dealing with diverse personalities with limited structure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Physical Demands:
  • Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands, talk and hear frequently.
  • Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell occasionally.
  • Regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs, frequently lift or move up to 80 lbs, occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs.
  • Requires color, distance, peripheral, depth vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  • Frequently exposed to moving vehicles, outside weather conditions and vibrations.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, high precarious places, extreme temperatures.
  • Typical noise level moderate to high.
  • Statements reflect general details necessary to describe the principal functions; not all-inclusive.
  • Position and requirements may be subject to change.

The estimated compensation for this role is $20 per hour.

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Roadrunner Champion Program