Dock Worker
About The Position
The Dock Worker properly loads and unloads freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or by hand; straps, braces, and pads freight to prevent damage or shifting; accurately records the condition of freight as it arrives at the service center; and inspects dock equipment before and after shifts. Regular attendance is required. This list is not all-inclusive: operational, safety, and other needs may require the employee to perform additional assigned duties and tasks. The position requires the ability to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends, in a high-volume environment with tight time constraints and multiple priorities. Employees must comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and the Code of Conduct, and pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks. The work involves physical activity and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and potentially hazardous materials, high or precarious places, and varying weather conditions.
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 lbs.
- Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs. 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 be able to 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 information and documents, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with high 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.
- Must be able to perform the physical activities required, including standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, reaching, and potentially climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Must have the close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment required for the job.
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.
- Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned based on operational, safety, or other needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
