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Freight Handler

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Lynden Transport is looking for a Freight Handler. This is a warehouse/yard laborer position ... The employee also may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Freight Handler

Mira Loma, CA · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Freight Handler

Humble, TX · On-site

$18/hr

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Freight Handler

Commerce, CA · On-site

$18.50/hr

Move freight instead. We're looking for Freight Handlers who love being super active. At Roadrunner, you'll help keep freight moving safely, efficiently, and on time in a fast-paced environment where ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

Summary The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site. Critical Job Functions: * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine ...

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How much do freight near jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for freight near 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 the difference between Freight Near vs Freight Coordinator?

AspectFreight NearFreight Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, CDL often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, certifications in logistics beneficial
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, freight yards, transportation hubsOffice settings, logistics centers, transportation companies
Employer & Industry UsageFreight companies, trucking firms, shipping providersLogistics firms, shipping companies, freight carriers
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles in freight handling and transportationCompared for roles managing freight logistics and coordination

Freight Near typically refers to roles involved in the physical handling, loading, and unloading of freight at warehouses or yards. In contrast, a Freight Coordinator focuses on planning, scheduling, and managing freight shipments. Both roles are essential in the logistics industry but differ in responsibilities and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Freight Near job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,972 per year, or $24 per hour.
Freight Handler

Freight Handler

lynden

Fairbanks, AK • On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Lynden Transport is looking for a Freight Handler. This is a warehouse/yard laborer position.  Receives, loads, stores and distributes freight as directed. May do so manually or by using forklifts or other equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Loads and unloads trailers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
  • Ensures that load is secure by using a variety of cargo straps, tarps, ropes, lumber and other tools.
  • May perform lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight.
  • Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device, such as forklifts or other equipment.
  • Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
  • Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
  • Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
  • Counts, inspects, checks markings on shipments for receiving and/or delivering per the requirements of the bill of lading or other documents.
  • Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or in computer system.
  • Enters information on company computer system as required. Data input methods include keypunching, scanning or other electronic processes.
  • Makes inquiries from computer system.
  • Operates other simple business machines.
  • Maintains detailed business records as required.
  • Reports any and all safety hazards.
  • Reports on-the-job-injuries or equipment/cargo accidents immediately to the on-duty supervisor.
  • Dependable and consistent attendance required. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Position requires the candidate have the ability to:

  • Operate forklift from 5,000 to 50,000 lbs.
  • Read and interpret documents such as hazardous materials shipping regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Write routine reports and correspondence   
  • Present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the general public
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Conduct telephone communication
  • Write & use a keyboard
  • Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
  • Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Work well with others
  • Lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Sit, stand or walk for extended periods
  • Reach overhead
  • Finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls for extended periods
  • Stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, or crawl to examine equipment and cargo
  • Push or pull freight up to 4000 pounds with the use of a pallet jack

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.

The employee also may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.


The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.