FT Inbound Freight Handler

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FT Inbound Freight Handler

Houston, TX
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

This company handles freight logistics, focusing on loading/unloading, inspecting, and ensuring safety. The role requires attention to detail and safety protocols, with a third shift schedule and preference for experienced warehouse workers.

Requirements

  • Ability to pass background check
  • Ability to pass drug test
  • Knowledge of freight handling
  • Ability to lift and move freight
  • Experience as warehouse worker preferred

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Forklift certification preferred
  • Prior warehouse or forklift experience
  • Able to work third shift
  • Ability to lift heavy freight

Full job description

As a FT Inbound 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: $29.70-$34.50 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

Work Shift

Third Shift

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