Freight Handler

Freight Handler

In order to attract the best talent, we offer a competitive compensation package to include a Dock Champions performance-based incentive plan and full health insurance to include medical and dental.

Critical Job Functions:

• 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 Requirements:

• Forklift driver qualification

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!