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Freight Handler

Freight Handler

RoadrunnerDallas, TX, US
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Freight Handler

The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site.

Critical Job Functions :

  • 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 Requirements :

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 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.
  • Ability to write routine correspondence.
  • 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.

    • Physical Demands and Work Environment :

  • Physical Demands :

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands, and talk and hear.

  • The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell.
  • The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities include color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Work Environment :

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving vehicles, outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, high precarious places, and extreme temperatures.

  • The noise level in the work area is usually moderate to high.
  • The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
  • The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.

    • Compensation : The compensation for this role is $22.00 per hour.

    Job Location : Dallas, TX

    Benefits :

  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Roadrunner Champion Program

    • Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!

    We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

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