Roadrunner

Freight Handler

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

PTO
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k
Roadrunner Champion program

Job Description

Roadrunner Freight stands as a distinguished leader in the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight industry, recognized for its innovative approach toward freight transportation and commitment to excellence. As a Top 100 Trucking company according to Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio, Roadrunner Freight has carved out a reputable presence across the United States with terminals in over 40 major markets and boasting more than $400 million in revenue. The company is revolutionizing the freight industry through its Smart Long Haul operations, investing heavily in technology, embracing a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering intelligent and efficient direct routing.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • one to three months related experience and or training or equivalent combination of educational experience
  • relies on written and verbal communication
  • ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • communicates internally with operations and dock supervisor
  • ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units or measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • forklift driver qualification
  • hazardous material training
  • must be able to display good judgment in solving problems and dealing with a variety of personalities where only limited structure exists
  • ability to prioritize tasks
  • ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • forklift driver qualification
  • hazardous material training
  • ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • ability to write routine correspondence
  • ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • good judgment in solving problems and dealing with a variety of personalities
  • ability to prioritize tasks
  • ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Duties

  • Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved
  • loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
  • loads freight into vehicles and installs blocking, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
  • transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area
  • secures lifting attachments to freight and conveys load to move load to destination
  • attaches identifying tags or labels to freight or marks information on cases, bales, pallets, and other shipping packages
  • stacks or assembles freight into bundles and bands bundles together on pallets
  • cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators
  • operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving material and products
  • participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location