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Freight Handler

@ Roadrunner
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:operating forklift, loading freight, unloading freight
Requirements Summary:Forklift operation and safety, load/unload freight, follow procedures.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Forklift, Scales, Dimensioning, Scanning technology, Barcoding
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Job Description

Critical Job Functions:

  • Always maintains a focus on safety; requests assistance as needed to perform work safely
  • Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor
  • Follows written and oral instructions in a freight dock/LTL environment
  • Operates forklift to load or move material and products; moves freight by hand when required
  • Loads and unloads freight to/from trailers, containers and straight trucks; transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area
  • Uses straps, load bars and dunnage to secure freight in trailers and containers to prevent damage in transit
  • Stacks freight onto pallets and secures with shrink wrap, tape and other packaging material
  • Uses scales and dimensioning machines to inspect freight
  • Uses scanning technology to track every movement of every shipment; maintains an accurate count of pallets in each shipment
  • Attaches identifying tags or labels to freight or marks information on cases, pallets and other shipment packaging, as required
  • Reports damaged and missing freight to supervisor
  • Cleans work area, trailers, containers and forklifts
  • Participates in team efforts to achieve department and company goals

Job Requirements:

  • Forklift driver qualification

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace.  Join us today to grow your career!

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Summary:

Roadrunner offers more direct long-haul metro-to-metro shipping than any other nationwide Less-than-Truckload (LTL) carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 37 markets, and approximately $400 million in revenue in 2022, the company’s Smart Long-Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably. Roadrunner is expanding and looking for a highly motivated Freight Handlers (also known as Dock Workers and Forklift Operators) to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, we want to hear from you!



In order to attract the best talent, we offer a competitive compensation package to include a Dock Champions performance-based incentive plan and full health insurance to include medical and dental.