Dockworker

Fedex is hiring for Dockworker

New hires can expect to receive a wage of $19.01 for every hour worked at the commencement of their employment

The work hours commence at 11 pm and wind up at 5 am, Monday to Friday

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Relocate cargo to and from trailers for transportation on the dock.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize computerized inventory systems to efficiently track and locate merchandise within the warehouse.
• Confirm that the documentation provided aligns with the characteristics of the cargo, such as its weight, classification, and any dangerous materials, utilizing contemporary electronic data and traditional paper-based methods.
• Take steps to ensure the safety of the shipment by correctly securing it within the trailer using appropriate supplies.
• Mend and recover any damaged merchandise.
• Validate and finalize all required documentation and reports.
• Help customers with their cargo transportation and accompanying paperwork when necessary.
• Be prepared to undertake the responsibilities of hostling as needed.
• Adhere to all applicable rules and regulations, along with the policies and procedures of the company.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The preferred qualification for this position is to have finished high school or attained an equivalent credential.
• One needs to be 18 or older to be eligible for this.
• Applicants with prior experience in warehousing, forklift operations, or freight handling are highly desired.
• A background in hostler/yard mule tasks is preferred for this position.
• Aptitude to perform basic arithmetic operations, using mental math or a calculator.
• To effectively communicate with others, it is essential to possess strong skills in expressing oneself through both written and verbal means.
• The ability to handle, lift, and convey hand-held items with different weights several times in a week, raise dock plates weighing roughly 100 pounds, and unlock trailer doors that command approximately 75 pounds of lift force, multiple times throughout the day.
• Capable of executing bodily movements like twisting, bending, and squatting to move cargo along throughout the shift.
• The skill to operate individually or collaborate as a group member.
• Prior knowledge in dock or warehouse processes is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Environmental factors on the dock include fluctuating weather elements, toxic fumes, exhaust emissions, dust, and excessive noise levels.
• Working hours are subject to change according to operational necessity.
• A dynamic atmosphere where timely engagement with service center personnel is standard.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, FedEx Freight welcomes disabled individuals and veterans to apply for employment with us.

To protect the rights of employees and job applicants, FedEx Freight has implemented a policy that prohibits discrimination against any individual who has engaged in discussions or disclosures relating to their pay or that of others. However, employees who are privy to the salary details of others in the course of their occupation must be careful not to violate the privacy rights of other workers.