- Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved.
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Loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves.
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Loads freight into vehicles and installs blocking, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
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Transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area.
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Secures lifting attachments to freight and conveys load to move load to destination.
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Attaches identifying tags or labels to freight or marks information on cases, bales, pallets and other shipping packages.
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Stacks or assembles freight into bundles and bands bundles together on pallets.
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Cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators.
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Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving material and products.
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Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
The Freight Handler loads, unloads and transports freight within or near terminal, yard or work site.
