Dock Worker

Estes Express Lines • Fort Wayne, IN

19h • $28 - $31

About The Position

The Dock Worker properly loads and unloads freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or by hand. The role includes securing freight with straps, braces, and padding to prevent damage or shifting; accurately recording freight condition upon arrival at the service center; and inspecting dock equipment before and after shifts. Regular attendance is required. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties, and operational, safety, or other needs may require performing additional assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 lbs.
• Ability to lift approximately 70 lbs. or more when required by essential job functions.
• Ability to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends, and to be dependable.
• Ability to comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
• Ability to interact well with others and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written materials such as safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with a high level of comprehension and concentration and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing and a criminal history background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Physical activities include standing, walking, handling and reaching, lifting, twisting, turning, and potentially climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, balancing, talking, and hearing.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, 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.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of dock equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED