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, essential functions 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.