{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f49d9d72c2d24a5eedd0a7f4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f49d9d72c2d24a5eedd0a7f4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f49d9d72c2d24a5eedd0a7f4","title":"Freight Handler","description":"Overview\n\nResponsible for unloading freight from the various trucking companies with or without manual or powered equipment at assigned location at the direction of the Supervisor and Site Manager.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\n\n(Other job duties may be assigned)\n\nAssociate handles the unloading and breaking down of freight at an adequate pace\n\nAssociate might be trained to operate forklift/electric pallet jack\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and move fifty to seventy-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\n\nWarehouse experience a plus.\n\nExperience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack preferred.\n\nAbility to move up 50-75 pounds continuously\nThe ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.\nWarehouse Experience a plus.\nExperience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack Preferred.\nThe ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs\nThe ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards\nThe ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays\nThe ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice\nReliable transportation to and from work\n\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED\n\nAccuracy Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.\n\nDetail Oriented Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.\n\nCommunication - Ability to read, write and understand English.\n\nEDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE\n\nAny combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.\n\nWillingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.\n\nPrior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack a plus, but not required. Will train and certify associates holding\n\npositions requiring the use of such equipment.\n\nJob ID: 97fc23e7-09a6-47ac-8aef-fad49e4ac5c7\n\nCompensation\n\nFrom $19.50/hr\n\nLocation\n\nFrederick, MD · 21701\n\nPosted\n\nMar 19, 2026","company":"Meritlogistics","rawCompany":"meritlogistics","city":"Frederick","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T18:46:29.458Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7199.00","title":"Material Moving Workers, All Other","slug":"material-moving-workers-all-other"},{"code":"53-7051.00","title":"Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators","slug":"industrial-truck-and-tractor-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"488510","title":"Freight Transportation Arrangement","slug":"freight-transportation-arrangement"},{"code":"488999","title":"All Other Support Activities for Transportation","slug":"all-other-support-activities-for-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Freight Handler","description":"Overview\n\nResponsible for unloading freight from the various trucking companies with or without manual or powered equipment at assigned location at the direction of the Supervisor and Site Manager.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\n\n(Other job duties may be assigned)\n\nAssociate handles the unloading and breaking down of freight at an adequate pace\n\nAssociate might be trained to operate forklift/electric pallet jack\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and move fifty to seventy-five pounds. 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