Freight Handler Part-Time

$40,685 - $40,685/Yr

FedEx - Joplin, MO

Part-time

Onsite - Joplin, MO

Couriers and Messengers

About the position

The Freight Handler position at FedEx Freight involves transporting freight across the dock area to and from trailers for loading. This part-time role requires the use of various motorized and manual equipment to handle freight efficiently and safely, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g., type, weight, hazardous materials).
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Benefits

• Starting Rate of Pay: $19.56 / hour