Dock Worker
About The Position
The Dock Worker properly loads and unloads freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or by hand. The role involves securing freight with straps, braces, and padding to prevent damage or shifting, and accurately recording freight condition upon arrival at the service center. The employee also inspects dock equipment before and after each shift. Regular attendance is required, and the employee may be assigned other duties as operational, safety, or other needs require. The role requires the ability to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends, and to perform in a high-volume environment under tight time constraints. Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, high or precarious places, and varying weather conditions. Noise levels range from quiet to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Estes states that it values a diverse workforce and provides equal consideration to qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Applications are accepted online only through Work4Estes.com; applicants needing an accommodation to apply may call the number listed on the website.
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 pounds.
- Must be able to lift approximately 70 pounds or more when required by essential job functions.
- Must be able to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends, and be dependable.
- Must be able to interact well with others and 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, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with a high level of comprehension and concentration, and 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.
- Physical activities include standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, reaching, and potentially climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, or balancing.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on operational, safety, or other needs.
- Comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
