Dockworker- PART TIME 4P-9P $22.67/HOUR

Dohrn•Janesville, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a dockworker at its Janesville terminal. The role involves conveying freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with material-handling equipment. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Starting pay is $22.67 per hour, increasing to $26.52 per hour on the first anniversary. The posting describes this position as part time in its title, although the overview also refers to it as full time. The dockworker loads and unloads freight, sorts and secures items to prevent damage, and completes daily job-related paperwork. Work involves handling varied freight and operating or using equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, dollies, carts, banding machines, shrink-wrap tubes, pallet jacks, tow motors, and load locks. The employee must work safely, follow applicable regulations, and cooperate professionally with coworkers and customers.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have completed high school or equivalent.
Pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Be able to read and write English, communicate effectively, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds or more infrequently.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check; explain any gap of 30 days or more and provide documentation if requested.
Be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart.
Be able to lift, set down, slide, or move unassisted weights that could exceed 80 pounds.
Be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
Be able to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Be able to work around and operate motorized equipment.
Be able to perform the essential job functions in hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock conditions.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight on and off trucks by hand or with a hand truck, dolly, or forklift, in accordance with DOT requirements.
Sort and secure freight on trucks or on the dock to prevent damage.
Handle a variety of freight, including cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, and rugs.
Use common material-handling tools and equipment.
Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to oneself and fellow employees.
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations.
Process all paperwork associated with the job daily.
Be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval.
Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative manner.
Perform other duties as directed or requested.