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 the condition of freight upon arrival at the service center. The role includes pre-shift and post-shift inspections of dock equipment, and regular attendance is required. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties; operational, safety, and other needs may require the employee to perform other assigned tasks. Employees are expected to be able to perform those duties and tasks. The position requires the ability to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends, and to work reliably in a high-volume environment with tight time constraints and multiple priorities. The employee may work independently or as part of a team and must interact well with others. The role requires reading, interpreting, and complying with written safety rules, operating and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, as well as meeting deadlines. The job involves frequent lifting and moving of at least 70 pounds, along with standing, walking, handling and reaching, lifting, twisting, turning, and other physical activities. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high or precarious places, hazardous materials, and varying weather conditions. Noise levels range from quiet to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be at least 17 years old.
- 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 as required by the job's essential 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 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.
- Must be able to read, interpret, and comply with written information and documents, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with high comprehension and concentration, and meet deadlines.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and 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 ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach, lift, twist, turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, sit, and climb or balance; specific vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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.
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of dock equipment.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to meet operational, safety, and other needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
