FT Outbound Freight Handler

Southeastern Freight Lines

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Memphis, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight using various handling equipment while ensuring proper weight distribution and cube utilization. Inspect shipments for damage, verify hazardous materials documentation, and maintain trailer cleanliness.

Qualifications

You have the ability to load and unload freight using safe lifting techniques and proper equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks. You should possess a High School Diploma or GED, and prior experience as a Forklift Operator or Material Handler is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift

Hand truck

Drum truck

Pallet jack

Roller

Weight distribution

Hazardous material handling

Forklift certification

Job Description

As a FT Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, as well as assist in the recouping of damaged freight.

Prepare, sweep, inspect and cleans trailer(s) before loading freight. Use safe lifting techniques to properly load and unload freight. Select and use proper freight handling equipment to load and unload freight. Such equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any 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 the condition of freight, documenting any shortages or damage. Review freight bills for special instructions. Check manifests for existing exceptions and check the label and the destination code on manifests against freight bills. Check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads, and check headloads against the freight bills when loading freight. Verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding when loading hazardous material. Properly block and brace freight to prevent shifting during transport. 

For this role, we prefer you have a High School Diploma or GED. You must have the ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test. We would prefer for you to have prior experience as a Forklift Operator, Dock or Warehouse Worker, or Material Handler. We would also prefer you to have previously held a Forklift Certification. Pay: $28.65-$33.40 Per Hour Job Type: Full-Time 

Work Shift

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Southeastern Freight Lines

A privately-owned regional less-than-truckload transportation services provider specializing in next-day service in the Southeast and Southwest. We serve customers through 89 service centers across 13 states and Puerto Rico. Southeastern has a network of service partners to ensure transportation services in the remaining 37 states, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico. Southeastern Freight Lines provides more than 99.35% on-time service in next-day lanes. Founded in 1950, we provide quality transportation services of outstanding value in order to perpetuate our company and provide long-term security for our people. A dedication to service quality and a continuous quality improvement process that began in 1985 has been recognized by more than 500 quality awards received from customers and associations.
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