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; accurately recording freight condition upon arrival at the service center; and inspecting dock equipment before and after shifts. Regular attendance is required. The employee may also be assigned other duties based on operational, safety, and other needs and must be able to perform those duties. The role requires working in an environment that may include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high or precarious places, hazardous materials, and varying weather conditions. Noise levels can range from quiet to loud. The job involves frequent physical activity, including lifting and moving at least 70 pounds, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, and potentially climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 pounds.
- Must be able to lift approximately 70 pounds 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 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 and documents, 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 tests and a criminal history background check.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting and moving of at least 70 pounds and frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching, lifting, twisting, turning, and potentially climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Vision abilities required include close, distance, and 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, and other needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
