PT Dockworker - $22.67/hr

Dohrn•Evansville, IN

2d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn is a Midwest less-than-truckload carrier providing freight and related services across a 10-state service area. The company is hiring a part-time Dockworker at its Evansville, Indiana terminal. The position conveys freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with material-handling equipment. 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. Dockworkers load and unload freight, sort and secure items according to DOT requirements, complete related daily paperwork, and handle freight safely. The work involves frequent physical activity and use of common dock equipment. Employees must comply with applicable regulations and work cooperatively and professionally.

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 and write English, communicate effectively, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds or more infrequently.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check; identify and explain any employment 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.
Lift, set down, slide, or move unassisted weights that may 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 a dock environment that may include extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight on 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 and lift varied materials, including cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, and rugs.
Use common material-handling tools and equipment, including forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink-wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors.
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; obtain management approval for exceptions.
Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative manner.
Perform other duties as directed or requested.