Freight Handler
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for transporting freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading. As a Freight Handler, flexibility regarding shifts will be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to forklift, pallet jack, hand truck
2. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
3. Verify documentation matches freight description, including, but not limited to type, weight, and hazardous materials, using current electronic and manual system
4. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including, but not limited to pallets, straps, rope
5. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
6. Verify and complete required documentation and reports
7. Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
8. 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:
1. High school diploma/equivalent, preferred
2. Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift operations, preferred
3. Forklift operation experience, preferred
4. Valid forklift certificate, preferred
5. 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
6. Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift
7. Able to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
8. Basic written and verbal communication skills
9. Able to follow instructions and complete required training
10. Able to work alone or as a team member
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Hours may vary due to operational need
• Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling, forklift operation and/or cross dock
• Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift certificate within probationary period
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights (e.g., lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force)
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift
• Able to perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Able to work alone or as a team member
• Able to follow instructions and complete required education (in person and computer)
• Strong problem-solving skills with strict attention to detail
• Basic computer skills and ability/willingness to learn new applications, software, systems, and equipment as required
• Good verbal, reading and written communication skills
• Bilingual (English/French), preferred; Quebec, required
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Hours may vary due to operational need
• Must be able to hear at a level which would allow recognition of safety devices such as horns, backup signals and machinery in the potentially congested work environment of a loading dock, trailer and the yard
• Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise
• Frequent contact with service centre personnel; fast-paced; deadline oriented
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Additional Details:
FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
FedEx Supply Chain Canada is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Fxl.talentacquisition@fedex.com.
