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Trexon

Material Handler

Chelsea, MA

$19 - $20/hr

Carefully builds and wraps pallets for secure shipment with freight carriers * Verifies and records ... Receive and verify all incoming materials, including mate cables to issue to the production floor ...

Trexon

Material Handler

Chelsea, MA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Carefully builds and wraps pallets for secure shipment with freight carriers * Verifies and records ... Receive and verify all incoming materials, including mate cables to issue to the production floor ...

Trexon

Material Handler

Chelsea, MA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Carefully builds and wraps pallets for secure shipment with freight carriers * Verifies and records ... Receive and verify all incoming materials, including mate cables to issue to the production floor ...

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How much do freight mate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for freight mate in the United States is $49,972.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $56,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freight mate?

Freight Mates are professionals who assist with the loading, unloading, and movement of goods in warehouses, shipping yards, or freight terminals. Their duties often involve handling cargo, checking inventory, and ensuring that shipments are properly secured for transport. Freight Mates work closely with other logistics staff to keep goods moving efficiently and safely through the supply chain. Attention to detail, physical fitness, and teamwork are important qualities for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freight mate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freight Mate, you need a solid understanding of logistics operations, safe handling practices, and basic math skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), handheld scanners, and pallet jacks is typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for coordinating with drivers and warehouse staff. These abilities ensure efficient, accurate, and safe movement of goods within the supply chain.

What are some common challenges freight mates face when coordinating shipments and how can these be managed effectively?

Freight Mates often encounter challenges such as tight delivery schedules, last-minute changes to shipment details, and communication barriers between drivers, dispatchers, and clients. To manage these effectively, it’s important to stay organized, use technology to track shipments in real-time, and maintain clear, proactive communication with all parties involved. Building strong relationships with team members and being adaptable to changes will also help ensure smooth and timely deliveries.

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Infographic showing various Freight Mate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,972 per year, or $24 per hour.

Stevedores/Labor/Deckhands

Harvey, LA

TREO STAFFING LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about TREO STAFFING LLCexternal

$14/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

  • *This position is MIDSTREAM Mississippi River and is 12 hours per day positions.  VARIOUS Locations (Laplace, Belle Chasse, Waggaman, Baton Rouge) 
  • Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
  • Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
    Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
  • Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
  • Stack cargo in locations, such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  • Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  • Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  • Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, or containers, so they can be loaded.
  • Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  • Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  • Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
  • Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  • Wash out cargo containers or storage areas.
  • Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  • Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
  • Shovel material, such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete, into containers or bins or onto conveyors.
  • Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  • Carry out general yard duties, such as performing shunting on railway lines.
  • Rig or dismantle props or equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
  • Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, or caps, using hand tools.
  • Bundle and band material such as fodder or tobacco leaves, using banding machines.


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