PT Inbound Freight Handler

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, and assist in recouping damaged freight.
• Prepare, sweep, inspect, and clean trailers before loading freight.
• Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight.
• Select and use proper freight handling equipment, such as forklifts, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and 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 freight, documenting any shortages or damage.
• Review freight bills for special instructions.
• Check manifests for existing exceptions and verify the label and destination code against freight bills.
• Check special instructions and weight distributions on headloads against freight bills when loading freight.
• Verify hazardous material product descriptions, determine any paperwork discrepancies, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material.
• Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Pass a satisfactory background check and alcohol/drug test.
• Prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler.
• Previously held a Forklift Certification.

Pay: $18.10‑$21.60 Per Hour.

Job Type: Part‑Time.

Work Shift:

Third Shift.

Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.