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Freight Handling

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
overtime pay
Uniform allowance

Job Description

A Freight Handler, also known as a Cargo Handler, plays a vital role in the logistics and transportation industry by assisting companies and logistics providers in moving and storing bulk quantities of materials. This essential position ensures that goods are handled efficiently and safely throughout the entire shipping process, whether on a local, regional, national, or international scale. The company hiring for this role is dedicated to providing reliable logistics solutions, emphasizing the safe handling and timely delivery of freight. Their commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction makes them a trusted partner in the supply chain industry.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift heavy objects and perform manual labor
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and equipment handling
  • Good physical condition and stamina
  • Basic computer skills for maintaining logs
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and shifts

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in freight handling or warehousing preferred
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery safely
  • Basic knowledge of inventory management
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment

Job Duties

  • Unloading goods when they arrive and loading shipments when they are ready to depart
  • Comparing inventory received with freight details and reporting discrepancies
  • Moving freight to storage areas and organizing goods for easy retrieval
  • Padding and wrapping freight to reduce the risk of damage during shipment
  • Inspecting incoming freight for damage and recording details of observations
  • Operating and maintaining heavy equipment used to maneuver freight
  • Maintaining logs of daily activities
  • Updating customers on the status of deliveries

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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