Dock Worker (12AM Start Time: Tues-Sat)
Estes Express Lines•La Mirada, CA
•$26 - $29•Onsite
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; records freight condition upon arrival at the service center; and inspects dock equipment before and after shifts. Regular attendance is required. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties: operational, safety, and other needs may require the employee to perform additional assigned tasks, and employees must be able to perform them.
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 job functions.
- 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 as part of a team.
- 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 materials, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with a high level of comprehension and concentration, and meet deadlines.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug and/or alcohol tests, and is subject to a criminal history background check.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
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 shifts.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
