Roadrunner

Freight Handler

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Performance-based incentive plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Career growth opportunities
Supportive team environment
comprehensive training

Job Description

Roadrunner Freight is a premier national provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, distinguished by its expansive network and commitment to excellence in freight handling. Established as the nation's leading LTL carrier, Roadrunner Freight operates 32 strategically positioned terminals across major metropolitan markets, enabling efficient and reliable freight shipping solutions. With a reported revenue of $425 million in 2021, the company continues to experience rapid growth driven by a highly motivated team and a unique service offering that differentiates it within the competitive transportation industry. The culture at Roadrunner Freight is anchored in teamwork, safety, and high performance, empowering employees to... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Forklift driver qualification
  • physical ability to operate forklifts and handle freight
  • ability to follow safety protocols and instructions
  • good communication skills
  • willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Job Qualifications

  • Forklift driver qualification
  • safety-conscious mindset
  • ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • teamwork and communication skills
  • experience in freight handling or logistics preferred
  • physical stamina to perform manual labor tasks

Job Duties

  • Maintains a focus on safety at all times
  • requests assistance as needed to perform work safely
  • reports unsafe conditions to supervisor
  • follows written and oral instructions in a freight dock/LTL environment
  • operates forklift to load or move material and products
  • moves freight by hand when required
  • loads and unloads freight to/from trailers, containers and straight trucks
  • transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area
  • uses straps, load bars and dunnage to secure freight in trailers and containers to prevent damage in transit
  • stacks freight onto pallets and secures with shrink wrap, tape and other packaging material
  • uses scales and dimensioning machines to inspect freight
  • uses scanning technology to track every movement of every shipment
  • maintains an accurate count of pallets in each shipment
  • attaches identifying tags or labels to freight or marks information on cases, pallets and other shipment packaging, as required
  • reports damaged and missing freight to supervisor
  • cleans work area, trailers, containers and forklifts
  • participates in team efforts to achieve department and company goals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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