PT Dockworker $25.18/hr

Dohrn•St. Louis, MO

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a part-time Dockworker at its St. Louis, Missouri terminal. The position conveys freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and the pay is $25.18 per hour. The role involves loading, unloading, sorting, and securing freight in accordance with Department of Transportation requirements; completing related daily paperwork; and working safely and cooperatively. The dock environment may involve extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions, as well as operating or working around motorized equipment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school completion or equivalent.
Must pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen.
Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 or more pounds infrequently.
Must consent to a ten-year work-history check; gaps of 30 days or more must be indicated and explained, and documentation may be requested.
Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart.
Must be able to lift, set down, slide, or move unassisted loads that could exceed 80 pounds.
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
Must be able to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Must be able to work around and operate motorized equipment and perform essential duties in hot, cold, or dusty dock conditions.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight on and off trucks by hand or using a hand truck, dolly, or forklift, following DOT requirements.
Sort and secure freight on trucks or on the dock to prevent damage.
Handle and move a variety of materials, including cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, and rugs.
Use material-handling 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 daily paperwork associated with the job.
Communicate and cooperate positively with internal and external customers and colleagues.
Perform other duties as directed or requested.
Be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval.