Overview
Warehouse Freight Handler Jobs in Statesville, NC at FHI, LLC
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
At FHI, you determine how much money you make, how fast and how far you grow your career. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what your background is, we offer everyone the path to long-term success; the rest is up to you.
Our unique production pay model allows our team to be paid what they are worth – the harder you work, the more money you can make. The highest performing warehouse freight handlers average over $24/hour and our departmental average is over $22/hour – plus benefits, plus paid time off.
The work is hard and rewarding. Warehouse freight handlers perform job duties in a warehouse setting and are expected to accomplish physically demanding work.
FHI is proud of our reputation of employing the industry’s most reliable warehouse professionals. We go the extra mile to develop and retain quality associates and offer a career path to leadership roles with greater pay — an approach our customers acknowledge and appreciate.
We’re looking for an experienced warehouse freight handler to join our team.
Shift: 4:00 AM Start time
Responsibilities include:
In a fast-paced environment, safely and efficiently unload tractor trailers delivering product to our distribution warehouses
Use a variety of forklifts to remove product from trailers
Break down pallets and restack cases onto new pallets – this is where the manual labor comes in
All other duties as assigned
Please note this is not a travel position and you should live local to the site.
We take pride in doing things right, and that includes the way we treat our associates. We offer:
Production Pay or $13 an hour base rate whichever is greater
Equipment training
Full-time, permanent positions with lots of associate development and internal promotion opportunities
Various shift times available in a variety of warehouse temperatures/environments
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time off
Awesome referral bonus & more incentives
FHI offers weekly pay and on-the-job training
Qualifications Required:
Experience:
Prior experience as a warehouse associate is preferred
Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector/picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, etc.) or other relevant experience such as landscaping, construction, roofing, roadwork etc
Skills/Knowledge:
Good verbal/written communication skills
Ability to speak, read, and write English for effective communication
Willingness to work the required schedule
Basic math skills
Attention to detail and ability to follow directions
Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, and customers
Ability to work in a team environment
Work Environment:
This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required Warehouse environment with extreme heat and cold temperatures
Work in temperatures as low as -20 degrees in cold storage sites or up to 110 degrees in dry storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat most of the workday
Handle cases weighing from 25 to 80 pounds and can expect to handle between 50 and 200+ pallets on any given day
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms or alarms) in moderate to loud work environments
Education:
We believe that skills and experience are what truly matter. While education can be a valuable asset, it is not a strict requirement for success in this role
By submitting this application, you are providing consent for FHI to contact you via phone (call or text) or email.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.
FHI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
Title: Warehouse Freight Handler
Company: FHI, LLC
Location: Statesville, NC
