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Mainfreight is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our fast-paced shipping/dock operation. Our Cargo Handlers are responsible for loading and unloading freight on our trailers in a safe and timely manner. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight is required. All necessary training and materials for this position are provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners
- Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight through our distribution network
- Accurately label boxes and prepare freight for shipment
- Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallets jack and forklifts
- Must be able to obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other machinery as required
- Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Other duties as assigned
Ideal Candidate:
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
- Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
- Must be 18 or older
About Mainfreight:
Mainfreight is a global supply chain provider with three core service offerings, transport (LTL), warehousing and international. All our own. We add value to our diverse customer base located in our Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania through a strong culture of constant improvement and superior performance. All backed with technology solutions to provide transparency to our customers supply chains.
We are located in 26 countries with over 11,000 team members all looking to make a difference everyday. For the past 45 years our can do attitude to getting business done has seen customers leverage our three core offering to help drive efficiencies in their business.
We strongly believe in letting those closest to the customer decide. This means for you as a new business specialist you have the flexibility to tailor service offering that help the customer, rather than having to get approval from management on every detail. You get to make decisions.
We strongly believe in making a positive difference to the community through literacy and environmental initiatives.
For more please see www.mainfreight,com
Our package includes a competitive base with Team bonus structure, 401k, health benefits, and a strong company culture that allows an individual to learn from the ground up while building a long term career.
Voted the Deloitte Top 200 Company of the year with the top executive of the decade leading us we are growing rapidly.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for freight and growth. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and are up for the challenge to help our branch take its next step, then we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Every weekend
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Flower Mound, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
