Dockworker - FT - $25.81/hr

Dohrn•Peru, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a full-time Dockworker at its Peru, Illinois terminal. The role involves conveying freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with material-handling equipment. Starting pay is $25.81 per hour, increasing to $28.65 per hour on the employee’s first anniversary. Multiple start times are available for the Tuesday–Saturday schedule: midnight or 2:00 a.m. Dockworkers load, unload, sort, and secure freight according to applicable DOT requirements and work instructions. The position requires frequent physical activity, including heavy lifting, and the safe use of forklifts and other material-handling equipment. Employees must complete related paperwork, follow applicable regulations, and work safely and cooperatively. The job is at-will and does not guarantee employment for any specified period.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school completion or equivalent.
Pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Ability to read and write English, communicate effectively, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 or more pounds infrequently.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check and explain any gaps of 30 days or more; documentation may be requested.
Physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart.
Able to lift, set down, slide, or move unassisted weight that could exceed 80 pounds.
Able to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
Able to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Able to work around and operate motorized equipment and 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 using a hand truck, dolly, or forklift.
Sort and secure freight on trucks or on the dock to prevent damage and comply with DOT requirements.
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.
Process 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.