Dock Worker
About The Position
The Dock Worker properly loads and unloads freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or by hand; secures freight with straps, braces, and padding to prevent damage or shifting; and accurately records freight condition upon arrival at the service center. The role includes pre-shift and post-shift inspection of dock equipment, and regular attendance is required. The duties listed are not exhaustive; operational, safety, and other needs may require additional assigned duties, which employees are expected to perform. The position requires working all shifts, including overtime and weekends, and may involve a high-volume environment with tight time constraints and multiple priorities. The employee must be able to work independently or as part of a team and interact well with others. The work environment may involve moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high or precarious places, hazardous materials, and varying weather conditions. Noise levels may range from quiet to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be at least 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 pounds.
- Must be able to lift approximately 70 pounds or more if required by the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends, and be dependable.
- Must comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
- Must interact well with others and work independently or in a team setting.
- Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
- Must be able to read, interpret, and comply with written information and documents, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be subject to random drug and/or alcohol tests and a criminal history background check.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Physical activities include standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching, and potentially climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, and balancing.
- Must have close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the transportation industry.
- Stable employment history.
- Prior forklift operation experience or previous forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Inspect dock equipment before and after each shift.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet operational, safety, and other needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
