- Freight Coordinator Burton
- FedEx in Burton, MI, United States
- jobs
- 2 months ago
jobs description
Fedex is hiring for Freight Coordinator
The initial hourly pay for employees starting out is $19.01
The workday spans from 11 pm until 5 am on weekdays, Monday through Friday
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Transport cargo to or from trailers to facilitate loading or unloading.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Efficiently locate and keep track of goods using computerized inventory systems in the warehouse.
• Check the accuracy of the freight documents by comparing them against the physical cargo to ensure that they correspond in terms of weight, categorization and if there are any hazardous goods involved, using both digital and traditional paper documentation methods.
• Employ appropriate tools and materials (pallets, ropes, and straps) to secure cargo in trailers and prevent it from shifting during transport.
• Reclaim and restore ruined shipment if required.
• Confirm that all mandatory forms have been verified and filled out properly.
• Provide assistance to clients regarding their freight and the documentation required.
• Be ready to perform hostling duties whenever necessary.
• Respect and comply with all relevant laws and regulations, as well as the established company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties as instructed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• An individual who has obtained a high school diploma or a comparable degree would be the top candidate.
• To qualify for this, it is mandatory to have attained the age of 18 years.
• Candidates who have worked in warehousing, freight handling, or forklift operations before are preferential.
• The position would benefit from someone with experience in hostler/yard mule duties.
• Competence to count and make sense of numbers or quantities, either manually or electronically.
• Communication expertise is imperative in the workplace to build relationships, convey ideas, and maintain a professional image.
• Being able to transport and carry hand-held cargo items of varying weights on a regular basis and hoist dock plates that weigh around 100 pounds. Additionally, being adept at opening trailer doors that require approximately 75 pounds of force, repeatedly throughout the day.
• Proficient in performing physical actions such as bending, twisting, and squatting to handle freight without interruption during the workday.
• The aptitude to perform self-sufficiently and/or as a team partaker.
• It is advantageous to have previous experience in dock or warehouse management.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Dock settings are characterized by exposure to diversified weather conditions, gas emissions, fumes, dust particles, and high noise levels.
• The operating needs may result in fluctuations in the hours of work.
• Regular communication with service center agents in a fast-paced, deadline-conscious setting.
We believe in the value of diversity at FedEx Freight and are proud to provide employment opportunities to disabled individuals and veterans.
The compensation of an employee or applicant is protected against discrimination or retaliation by FedEx Freight. Nevertheless, employees who have access to others' salary information as part of their job responsibilities are bound by the company's regulations. Such salary information could only be disclosed in specific circumstances like litigation or employer investigations.
Burton MI United States