Freight Handler

Job Description for Freight Handler:

As a Freight Handler at Aramark, you play a key role in ensuring that products are received, organized, and distributed efficiently and accurately. You'll support the overall warehouse operations including inventory management, order preparation, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Qualifications for Freight Handler:

• To participate, individuals must be 18 years of age or older
• Applicants who possess a high school diploma or GED are prioritized
• Ideal candidates will have a background of at least two years in warehouse operations
• Necessary skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic are key
• Basic computer literacy
• Proficiency in communicating clearly and concisely in writing and speech
• Competence in operating equipment with dexterous hand movements
• Proficient in lifting weights of up to 50 pounds, with regular carrying and handling of loads up to 35 pounds
• Depending on the location, individuals may be required to have a valid driver's license, with a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check being a standard procedure

Physical Demands for Freight Handler:

• Lengthy periods of walking and being on foot
• Frequent requirements for lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling actions
• Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are to be used in accordance with the regulations

Responsibilities for Freight Handler:

• Check, designate, and organize incoming products; highlight any disparities observed between the deliveries and associated invoices
• Employ the FIFO inventory method for perishables to maintain freshness and reduce the risk of spoilage
• Carry out responsibilities that include the operation or learning to operate manual/electric pallet jacks and forklifts if necessary
• Compile and manage stock to meet requirements for product, material, and machinery orders
• Transfer, deliver, and relocate goods within the warehouse area or to customer sites efficiently by utilizing carts or powered machinery
• Fulfill inventory counting obligations at the designated intervals
• Accurately record essential information in various documents, such as inventory logs, temperature readings, spoilage records, and equipment inspection reports, utilizing either physical or digital formats
• Preserve the cleanliness and order of warehouse locations, including restroom facilities, break rooms, loading docks, and raised platforms
• Observe safety procedures, adhere to OSHA standards, follow guidelines in Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and be familiar with emergency protocols
• Prioritize the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for safety
• Safeguard the welfare of both client and business assets
• Project professionalism when communicating with clients, coworkers, suppliers, and visitors
• Make sure to be at meetings and complete any other tasks allocated

About Aramark:

Aramark's operations in 15 countries involve serving millions of guests daily with food, facilities, and uniform services, all with a focus on promoting sustainability and fostering growth.

Aramark complies with applicable laws by reviewing all qualified applicants, regardless of any past arrests or convictions

We are committed to inclusivity and do not permit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other safeguarded characteristic.