FedEx Freight is hiring CDL B Drivers and Part-Time Freight Handlers in the Hagerstown, MD area! Attend our hiring event!

Date: August 13th, 2021
Time: 12:00p to 4:00p
Location: 16114 Transportation Circle, Williamsport, MD

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CLASS B CDL POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for pick-up and delivery between Service Centers and to customers, in a professional, safe and timely manner, which will include manual lifting, use of two-wheel dolly and/or carts in a multi-temperature environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Operate straight trucks.
2. Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing/demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new business
3. Secure freight for pick–up and delivery using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope.
4. Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
5. Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
6. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
7. Verify and complete required documentation and reports
8. Collect checks for freight charges an maintain related documentation , as required
9. Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truck
10. Perform job duties of a freight handler where operationally necessary
11. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
12. Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records
13. Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as required
14. Chain vehicle tires, as required
15. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
16. 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:
• Must have valid commercial driver's license (CDL)-Class B; hazardous materials and tank endorsements required. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years old
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Ability to read and understand route schedules
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck
• Straight truck experience, preferred
• Hazmat experience and endorsement is a plus
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

FREIGHT HANDLER POSITION OVERVIEW:
Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers. Offering a $500 Sign-On Bonus! Starting pay is $18.91.

WORK HOURS:
• Shift Start Time: 2300
• Shift End Time: 0400

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck
2. Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system
3. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)
4. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
5. Verify and complete required documentation and reports
6. Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
7. Perform hostling duties if required
8. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
9. 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, 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

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

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