PT Dockworker - $22.67/hr

Dohrn•Evansville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a part-time Dockworker at its Evansville, Indiana terminal. The role involves moving freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks. Starting pay is $22.67 per hour, increasing to $26.52 per hour on the employee’s first anniversary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The Dockworker loads and unloads freight, sorts and secures items to prevent damage, handles related daily paperwork, and follows applicable Department of Transportation, company, and other regulations. The position requires safe, cooperative work and frequent physical activity in a dock environment, including heavy lifting and use of material-handling equipment.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have completed high school or an equivalent.
Pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds or more infrequently.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check; explain any gaps 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.
Sit and stand for prolonged periods.
Safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Work around and operate motorized equipment.
Perform the essential job functions in potentially hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock conditions.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight onto and off trucks by hand or using 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 materials, 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.
Complete daily paperwork associated with the job.
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.