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Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred WORKING CONDITIONS : Dock environment; exposure to ... FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or ...

Freight Handler

Portland, ME

$26.23 - $31.23/hr

Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred WORKING CONDITIONS : Dock environment; exposure to ... FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or ...

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Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred WORKING CONDITIONS : Dock environment; exposure to ... FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or ...

Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred WORKING CONDITIONS : Dock environment; exposure to ... FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or ...

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... WORKING CONDITIONS : * Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

Indianapolis, IN

$14.75 - $19/hr

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... WORKING CONDITIONS : * Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

North Canton, OH

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... WORKING CONDITIONS : * Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes ...

Freight Inspector

Effingham, IL · On-site

$26.93 - $32.07/hr

Ability to review basic data and make decisions WORKING CONDITIONS : Must be able to work different ... FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

Salt Lake City, UT

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... WORKING CONDITIONS : * Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes ...

Freight Handler Part-Time

Portland, OR

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... WORKING CONDITIONS : * Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes ...

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... WORKING CONDITIONS : * Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes ...

Freight Handler

Odessa, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Freight Transporter Starting Rate of Pay: $ 29.46 per hour Shift Time: 1600-0030 Transport freight ... Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred Working Conditions: Dock environment; exposure to ...

Freight Handler

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Freight Transport Starting Rate of Pay: $ 25.64 per hour Shift Time: 1700-0130 Shift Time: 2100 ... Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred Working Conditions Dock environment; exposure to ...

Freight Handler

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred Working Conditions Dock environment; exposure to ...

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not ... WORKING CONDITIONS : * Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for freight workers in the United States is $17.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Freight Workers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,900 per year, or $17.3 per hour.
FedEx Freight
Trucking • 10K+ employees

$28.81/hr

Full-time

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description


Starting Rate of Pay: $28.81/ hour
Shift Time: 2230- 0700

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.

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