Freight Handler Job in Sacramento, California US
Freight Handler
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Freight Handler JOB SUMMARY Safely and efficiently load and unload freight onto and off of trucks and trailers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Comply with all Company policies, local work and safety rules and federal, state and local regulations that govern the industry. 2. Follow company procedures for properly and safely loading and unloading freight. Safely operate a forklift to load and unload freight. 3. Maintain a safe work environment by cleaning and removing debris from work area; place dunnage and empty skids in proper location; keep aisles clear and observe forklift safety regulations. 4. Select and use proper tools as necessary to load and unload freight. 5. Prepare, inspect, and clean trailer(s) before loading freight. 6. Count all pieces of freight in loading and unloading. 7. Plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading freight. 8. Review freight bills for special instructions. Check manifests for existing exceptions. Check the label and the destination code on manifests against freight bills. 9. When loading freight check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads and check headloads against the freight bills. 10. When handling hazardous material, verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork and verify proper placarding. 11. Inspect condition of freight and notify supervisors of any damaged freight. 12. Unload long and unusual freight and deliver the freight to a stack area; load long and unusual freight into trailers using proper tools. 13. Remove loose cartons before unloading freight and remove blocking and dunnage while unloading freight. 14. Dock skids of freight indesignated bay areas. 15. Attend preshift and safety meetings. 16. Participate in training programs; maintain and update safety skills and knowledge; keep current with hazardous material training requirements. 17. Perform duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the Company and the industry.