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Freight Handler-March 2024
Mead
Mar 28, 2026
About Freight Handler

Starting Rate: $24.72

Shift: 1:00AM - 9:30AM

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck

Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system

Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)

Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary

Verify and complete required documentation and reports

Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed

Perform hostling duties if required

Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures

Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred

Must be at least 18 years of age

Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift operations preferred

If hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred

Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more

Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift

Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise

Hours may vary due to operational need

Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented

Preferred Qualifications: Current FedEx Freight employees must apply through the Internal Careers Portal. All FedEx Freight postings will be posted either 120 calendar days or until all position(s) on that posting are filled, whichever occurs first. To be considered, you must apply to posted position(s). If you are not a current employee of FedEx Freight (including individuals employed by another FedEx operating company), you must apply through the FedEx Freight Career’s site; careers.fedex.com.

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to the other employees already in this role. Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental Vision Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Personal/Sick Paid Time, Educational Assistance Program, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, FedEx Shipping Discount, Vacation (Full Time, Non-Temporary Only), Adoption Assistance Benefit, Lifecare Lifemart Discount Center.

Pay: Pay Range $24.72 - $29.44 per hour

Additional Details: 

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 (tel:800-888-8252) or e-mail at [email protected] .

FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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