Dockworker (Hostler)
About The Position
Dockworkers (Hostlers) move trailers throughout the property and use motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts. They load freight at least one day per week, operate a hostler in all types of weather, and safely walk and stand for extended periods. The role also involves operating heavy equipment, moving and positioning converter dollies, and connecting or disconnecting them. Employees work safely in accordance with company policies and use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments. The position requires frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of objects over 70 pounds. Physical activities include reaching overhead, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and walking and standing for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery. Candidates must be available for a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, depending on freight volumes.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Be able to perform basic math calculations, with and without a calculator.
- Pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire physical essential functions test.
- Be available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Frequently lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift objects over 70 pounds.
- Be able to reach (including overhead), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, kneel, and walk and stand for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Tractor/trailer experience, including experience with a 3-axle tractor and 53-foot trailer.
- Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry.
- Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload environment.
- Experience loading and unloading trailers.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Desire to succeed and strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Move trailers throughout the property.
- Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Efficiently load freight at least one day per week.
- Operate a hostler in all types of weather and safely walk and stand for extended periods.
- Safely operate heavy equipment, including moving and positioning a converter dolly and connecting or disconnecting it.
- Work safely and efficiently while adhering to company safety policies.
- Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments.
Benefits
- Full health insurance on day one.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Earn up to 7 days of paid time off over the first year.
- Earn up to 13 days of paid sick leave per year.
- 9 paid company holidays.
- 401(k) option with company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Education assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
