Southeastern Freight Lines
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
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
Second ShiftSoutheastern Freight Lines
With Runway
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