Freight Handler

Department: Warehouse

Reports to: Station Manager

Job Status (FLSA): Non-Exempt

Location: Houston, Texas

POSITION SUMMARY: Load outbound trucks, reconcile piece count and condition of cargo to corresponding documents, process cargo in warehouse for consolidation on outbound trailers and /or local delivery with regard for safety of cargo, personnel and company equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect Cargo for damages - address exceptions
• Responsible for Cargo Stage
• Off load and load of Cargo, Loading of LTL Truck Load
• Weight and dim of freight
• Load balance on over the road trailers
• Comply with all security and safety procedures
• Comply with TSA cargo regulations
• Others duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Operating knowledge of warehouse equipment: load levelers, warehouse doors, pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts
• Knowledge of warehousing operations
• Knowledge of weight restrictions and requirements for load balance on over the road trailers
• May be required to work overtime if mandated by operational needs.
• Problem resolution and reasoning ability
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Be organized and prioritize work, multitask
• Knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Internet savvy
• Have initiative, be proactive and able to work independently and with others
• Must be receptive to instructions and work with a sense of urgency
• Bilingual Spanish is required
• Must be able to pass an intensive background check

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires at least 3-4 years in a warehouse environment, and 2-3 years LTL truckload
• Requires gas forklift and electric pallet jack experience

EDUCATION

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

• Valid driver’s license required at time of hire. Forklift required, and HazMat certifications helpful; but, not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75(+)- pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship