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Freight Handler Part-Time
$45,989 - $53,789/Yr
FedEx - Kent, WA
posted 3 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Onsite - Kent, WA
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, using current electronic or manual systems.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force.
- 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
- Experience with hostler/yard mule duties preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personal/Sick Paid time
- Educational Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- FedEx Shipping Discount
- Vacation (Full Time, Non-Temporary Only)
- Adoption Assistance Benefit
- Lifecare & Lifemart Discount Center
- Paid Holidays (8 per year)
