Freight Handler

Job Description Summary 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 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 Env