Roadrunner

Freight Handler

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Career advancement opportunities
safe work environment

Job Description

Our company is a leading logistics and freight handling service provider dedicated to delivering exceptional transportation and delivery solutions. As a key player in the freight industry, we specialize in managing the efficient movement of goods through strategic loading, unloading, and storage processes. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, professionalism, and teamwork, ensuring that our operations run smoothly across various environments and conditions. We are seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join our team as Freight Handlers. This role is essential to our operational success, as Freight Handlers play a critical role in the physical handling and processing... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One to three months related experience and or training
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • Forklift driver qualification
  • Hazardous material training
  • Ability to display good judgment in solving problems
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One to three months related experience and or training
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine correspondence
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Forklift driver qualification
  • Hazardous material training
  • Ability to display good judgment in solving problems
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Duties

  • Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved
  • Load and unload freight and count onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves
  • Load freight into vehicles and install blocking, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
  • Transport freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area
  • Secure lifting attachments to freight and convey load to move load to destination
  • Attach identifying tags or labels to freight or mark information on cases, bales, pallets and other shipping packages
  • Stack or assemble freight into bundles and band bundles together on pallets
  • Clean work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators
  • Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving material and products
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location