Dock Worker

Estes Express Lines • South Bend, IN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the loading and unloading of freight using various equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, or by hand. Responsibilities include securing freight to prevent damage or shifting, accurately recording the condition of freight upon arrival, and performing inspections of dock equipment. Regular attendance is required, and employees must be able to perform any and all other duties as assigned, operating under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities. The job requires the ability to work independently or in a team setting and to interact well with others. Employees must be able to read, interpret, and comply with written information and documents with a high level of comprehension and concentration to meet deadlines. A pre-employment drug screen, random drug/alcohol tests, and a criminal history background check are required. Authorization to work in the United States is necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
• Must be 17+ years of age
• Must be able to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 lbs.
• Physical activities include: standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, etc.
• Must have the ability to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends; must be dependable
• Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the transportation industry preferred
• Stable employment history preferred
• Prior operation of a forklift or previous forklift certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Properly load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand
• Strap, brace and pad freight to prevent damage or shifting
• Accurately record the condition of freight as it arrives at the service center
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspection of dock equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees