Dock Worker

Estes Express Lines • Elkton, MD

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves properly loading and unloading freight using various equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or hand truck, or by hand. The role requires strapping, bracing, and padding freight to prevent damage or shifting, and accurately recording the condition of freight upon arrival at the service center. The employee is also responsible for performing pre-shift and post-shift inspections of dock equipment. Regular attendance is a requirement. It is noted that this is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties, and operational, safety, and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other assigned duties, which employees are expected and must be able to perform.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
• Must be 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.
• Physical activities include: standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, etc.
• Must have the ability to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends; must be dependable
• Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must 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
• Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the transportation industry preferred
• Stable employment history preferred
• Prior operation of a forklift or previous forklift certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Properly load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand
• Strap, brace and pad freight to prevent damage or shifting
• Responsible for accurately recording the condition of freight as it arrives at the service center
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspection of dock equipment
• Regular attendance is required
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned due to operational, safety and other needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees