Freight Handler

Freight Handler

WE ARE PEOPLEREADYStaffing. It s what we know. Because we ve been providing staffing solutions putting people to work for nearly 30 years. Whether you re looking for work or you re seeking workers for your business PeopleReady is the North American leader in the industrial and on-demand staffing space. The PeopleReady 3745 Memorial Drive S.E. Calgary AB T2A 6V4 is currently hiring a Freight HandlerAre you a dedicated worker who loves to see a task through from beginning to end Do you have a passion for working with your hands in a high energy environment PeopleReady is looking to immediately hire a Freight Handler who takes pride in his or her work. Freight Handlers are one of the first points of contact when shipments come into warehouses often being in charge of greeting the truck and reviewing the packing list and bill of lading before unloading the contents. The types of material that a Freight Handler might encounter can vary you may see paper products linens or heavier items. Whatever the shipment may be your job is to safely get it from the truck to the warehouse. A Freight Handler could be asked to unload pallets with an electric power jack or forklift as well. If this position sounds like a good fit we encourage you to apply at the link above.Responsibilities Include Physically loading or unloading freight or materials from trucks Sometimes using an electric power jack or forklift to unload Assisting warehouse operations with related shipping and receiving tasks Adhering to safety protocols Counting and scanning incoming freight or packages Reviewing bills of lading and confirming packing lists Repacking boxes as needed Qualifications Prefer someone with vehicle. Prefers someone who can pass a Criminal Background Check. Experience in warehouse settings is preferred Basic math skills - addition subtraction multiplication and division on the fly Able to repeatedly lift up to 80 pounds and able to continually bend twist and raise arms above head Strong work ethic and positive mindset Some assignments may require a valid driver s license or forklift license Some assignments have additional screening requirements such as background checks. Our national teams provide expertise in flexible industry-specific solutions for construction hospitality manufacturing and logistics marine transportation warehousing and distribution waste and recycling and many other industries. With a network of over 600 branches across all 50 states Canada and Puerto Rico we are experts at matching workers to the jobs in-demand delivering exactly the workforce needed with the right skills. Our branch system means we know exactly what worker needs and availability are at a local level. To begin your journey go to s jobs.peopleready.com jobs PR-1213404 Freight-Handler Connect and network online with us s www.facebook.com PeopleReadys www.linkedin.com company peoplereadys twitter.com _PeopleReadys www.youtube.com channel UCMdTbGeEvNwF7phVPT74TAg We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race religious affiliation color national origin gender age marital status sexual orientation veteran status or disability.