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FedEx Group

Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Group, Wayne, New Jersey, us, 07474

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Position Overview Transport freight across the dock area to/from trailers for loading onto 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 or 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, company policies, and 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 forklift 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, lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more.

Ability to bend, twist, squat, push, and pull 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 Shift Time: 0400 - 0900

Pay Transparency This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting pay range in NJ. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay is determined by experience relative to the job, market level, specific location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Regular full‑ and part‑time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement. Full/part‑time employees who are age 21 are eligible for a 401(k) after one month of employment.

Pay Starting Rate of Pay: $22.77 per hour

Additional Details Starting Rate of Pay: $22.77 per hour

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

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Disability Assistance If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800‑888‑8252 or e‑mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.

Legal Statement 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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