Freight Handler – P25-139732-1-2508

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to
trailers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual
equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand
truck

Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight,
hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system

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

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not
designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of
all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees
assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

– 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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

– Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust,
fumes, dust, noise
– Hours may vary due to operational need
– Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline
oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

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FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and
veterans.

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a
position with FedEx Freight, please call
[800-888-8252](tel:800-888-8252) or e-mail at
<ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com>.

FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee
or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the
compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or
applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the di closure is (a) in response to a
formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation,
proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by
the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to
furnish information.