Dockworker/Forklift Operator (DTW)

Xpress Global Systems, LLC • Romulus, MI

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About The Position

XGS warehouse dockworkers load and unload freight by hand or with a pallet jack or forklift, sort products, and ensure trailers are accurately loaded. The role uses barcode scanners and helps keep the service center dock neat and orderly. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 5:00 a.m. start time. The stated pay is $18.49 per hour.

The role may involve receiving and putting away inventory, verifying merchandise and shipping information, applying tracking barcodes, updating work orders and databases, inspecting freight for damage or quality issues, and reporting overages, shortages, and damages in accordance with operating procedures. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned by management.

Work is described as mostly taking place in a comfortable office environment, though exposure to site conditions may occur. Personal protective equipment must be worn where required, and care is required while performing onsite services. Physical demands include frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 70 pounds, pulling up to 100 pounds, pushing up to 50 pounds, occasionally climbing stairs, and frequently stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience.
• Previous experience as a fulfillment associate.
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Must meet minimum hiring criteria.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 70 pounds; pull up to 100 pounds; and push up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally climb stairs and frequently stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must wear personal protective equipment in areas where required and exercise care while performing onsite services.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of warehousing procedures is an advantage.
• Experience operating a lift truck, pallet jack, or side cart is desired.

Responsibilities

• Offload delivery trucks transporting merchandise into the warehouse.
• Load and unload freight by hand or with tools such as a lift truck, pallet jack, or side cart.
• Use scanners to read product barcodes and scan freight movements to racks, floors, or loading doors.
• Follow task prompts displayed on screens.
• Verify that shipping information and freight labels indicate the correct destination.
• Receive and put away inventory.
• Confirm merchandise information matches the work order.
• Attach barcodes to freight for tracking and routing.
• Finalize work orders and update the database.
• Inspect merchandise for damage, flaws, and irregularities, and ensure it meets quality requirements.
• Report overages, shortages, and damages according to operating procedures.
• Sort and segregate freight by destination and verify freight counts.
• Clean up the dock as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed