What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer- $19.41 Hiring Event position at FedEx Freight?
Company: FedEx Freight
Job Title: Freight Handler Part-Time
Job Requisition Number: RC428183
Job Family: FXF: DOCK-SUPDK
Time Type: Part Time
Locations:
7306 N Baker Rd
Fremont, Indiana 46737-9609
Starting Rate of Pay: $19.41
Work Hours: 5am - 10am or 5pm - 10pm
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
2. Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system
3. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)
4. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
5. Verify and complete required documentation and reports
6. Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
7. Perform hostling duties if required
8. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
9. 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.
- 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
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 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.
What to prepare
- Once you RSVP, you will receive an email with instructions to apply on our career website. Each applicant MUST have an active application on file before their interview. Please visit our career website to apply. As a reminder, an really RSVP is NOT an application with FedEx Freight.
Preferred dress code
Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)
About FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight is a leading provider of LTL (less-than-truckload) freight services with a workforce of more than 42,000 team members in approximately 350 service centers, FedEx Freight handles approximately 100,000 shipments a day. FedEx Freight provides coverage throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii and international services.
The FedEx Freight team is dedicated to delivering the ultimate customer experience through exceptional service, reliability and on-time performance.
What is a hiring event?
Think of it like a job fair, but for one company and more personal. Hiring events are a great way for employers to fill multiple roles quickly. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to meet you to see if you’re a fit!