PT Dockworker - $25.81/hr

Dohrn•Hugo, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn is seeking a part-time Dockworker at its Centerville Terminal. The role involves conveying freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with forklifts and hand trucks. The starting pay is $25.81 per hour, increasing to $28.65 per hour on the first anniversary. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dockworkers load, unload, sort, and secure freight according to Department of Transportation requirements, complete related daily paperwork, and follow applicable regulations and safety practices. The work involves handling varied materials and operating common material-handling equipment in a dock environment that may include extreme temperatures and dusty conditions.

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.
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and more than 100 pounds infrequently.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check; any gap of 30 days or more must be indicated and explained, and documentation may be 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 potentially extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock 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 a variety of materials, including cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, and rugs.
Use material-handling tools and equipment such as 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.
Process all daily paperwork associated with the job.
Be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval.
Work positively, supportively, and cooperatively, and perform other duties as directed or requested.