Cargo Handler, FMA - Hub Group Trucking : Job Details

Responsible for loading and unloading freight on trailers in a safe and timely manner. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight is required. Must accurately stage and audit next day routes, perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Primary Duties:

* Responsible for loading and unloading freight on trucks and trailers

* Understand the inbound process and be a point of contact for Cargo Handler I's

* Safely load and unload trailers and trucks by utilizing appropriate approved equipment (fork truck)

* Use handheld scanners to efficiently track freight throughout our network

* Accurately stage and audit next day routes

* Correctly label boxes and prepare freight for shipment as required

* Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are met

* Accurately check-in and unload appliances from our appliance carriers

* Communicate and document any inbound issues

* Act as primary point of contact in absence of Supervisor/Manager

* Act as backup for Admin as needed

* Move freight within the warehouse as needed

* Organize duties within warehouse as directed (cardboard, styrofoam, demanufacture etc)

* Ability to work well without direct supervision, maintain a positive, professional demeanor

* Maintain a clean and safe work environment

* Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED required, post high school education a plus

* Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

* 1-2 years prior warehouse experience

* Must be certified to drive fork truck

* Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without calculator

* Schedule flexibility: ability to work weekends, overtime and during events as needed

Skills/Competencies:

* Must be able to frequently lift and/or more move up to 50 pounds

* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to a hundred (100) pounds

* Strong written, communication and customer service skills

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and muti-task

* Ability to be able to follow directions and perform assigned tasks

* Possess a mechanical aptitude, be able to follow directions and perform assigned tasks

* Maintain positive, professional and safe work environment