Dock Worker

Estes Express Lines • York, PA

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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.

The position requires working in a high-volume environment with tight time constraints and multiple priorities, either independently or as part of a team. Employees must comply with company policies and procedures and be dependable and able to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends. The job involves frequent physical activity and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and potentially high or precarious places, hazardous materials, and varying weather conditions. The noise level can 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 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.
• Ability to interact well with others and work independently or in a team setting.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written information and documents, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with a high level of comprehension and concentration and the ability to 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 frequently stand, walk, lift and/or move at least 70 lbs., twist, turn, reach, handle objects, and potentially climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talking, hearing, and sitting are also frequently required.
• Vision abilities required 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 other duties as assigned based on operational, safety, or other needs.

What This Job Offers

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