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Freight Handler Part-Time

North Chili, NY

$21.16 - $24.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

Hagerstown, MD

$21.16 - $24.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

Freight Handler

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our 900+ owner-operators benefit from scheduled freight, fewer touches by design, consistent long-haul density, and a differentiated metro-to-metro model that creates predictable earning ...

Freight Handler

Conley, GA · On-site

$18.75 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our 900+ owner-operators benefit from scheduled freight, fewer touches by design, consistent long-haul density, and a differentiated metro-to-metro model that creates predictable earning ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

Winchester, VA

$21.16 - $24.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

Sparks, NV

$22.26 - $26.04/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

Sparks, NV · On-site

$22.26 - $26.04/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

Portland, ME

$22.26 - $26.04/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

Freight Handler Lead

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

The Freight Handler Lead ensures freight moves predictably and safely from dock to staging ... The business challenge is operational scale: higher density long-haul lanes, tighter schedules, and ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

Winchester, VA

$21.16 - $24.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

Freight Handler

Boston, MA · On-site

$26.84 - $31.97/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

Freight Handler

Denver, CO · On-site

$26.23 - $31.23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered: Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, EAP ...

Freight Handler

Providence, RI · On-site

$26.23 - $31.23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

Experienced Freight Broker

Bellevue, KY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Motus Freight is looking for an experienced (3+ years), high-energy, sales rockstar to join our ... Identify Prospects and making sales calls Close sales opportunities Negotiate rates Schedule and ...

Freight Handler

Rochester, NY · On-site

$25.64 - $30.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance ...

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How much do freight scheduler jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for freight scheduler in the United States is $25.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a freight scheduler?

A Freight Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the movement of freight by planning shipment schedules, booking transportation, and communicating with carriers, drivers, and warehouse teams. Daily tasks include monitoring shipment progress, resolving scheduling conflicts or delays, and ensuring all relevant documentation is accurate and up-to-date. You'll often work closely with both internal teams and external partners, balancing multiple shipments and adapting plans as needed. This role requires someone who enjoys fast-paced environments and thrives on keeping logistics running smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the freight scheduler position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freight Scheduler, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a good understanding of logistics or supply chain management, often supported by relevant experience or a degree. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), scheduling software, and sometimes certifications like Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) are valuable. Effective communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask under pressure are standout traits in this field. These competencies are vital for ensuring timely, cost-effective freight movements and maintaining efficient workflow in a fast-paced logistics environment.

What is a freight scheduler?

A Freight Scheduler is responsible for coordinating the shipment of goods by scheduling pickups, deliveries, and transportation routes. They work with carriers, warehouses, and vendors to ensure timely and efficient movement of freight. Their role includes tracking shipments, managing documentation, and addressing any logistical issues that arise. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

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Freight Handler Part-Time

FedEx Freight

North Chili, NY

$21.16 - $24.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


FedEx Freight rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 379 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 64 rated delivery companies


Job description


Starting Rate of Pay: $ 21.16 per hour
Shift Time: 0500-1000

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.

  • Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.

  • Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).

  • Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.

  • Verify and complete required documentation and reports.

  • Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.

  • Perform hostling duties if required.

  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.

  • 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, essential functions 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 fork lift 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise.

  • Hours may vary due to operational need.

  • Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented.

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

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


If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com.

FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.


Pay:

Hourly: $21.16 - $24.75

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. 

Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).

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