FT Dockworker $ 25.81

Dohrn•Northlake, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a full-time Dockworker at its Northlake Terminal. The role conveys 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 shifts are available. The position includes loading, unloading, sorting, and securing freight in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation requirements, completing job-related paperwork, and working safely and cooperatively. Dockworkers may handle a variety of freight and work in hot, cold, or dusty dock conditions.

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 and write English, communicate effectively, perform simple mathematical calculations, handle receipts, read shipping labels, and follow loading instructions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 or more pounds infrequently.
Must consent to a ten-year work-history check and explain any employment gap of 30 days or more; documentation may be requested.
Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart.
Ability to lift, set down, slide, or move unassisted weights that could exceed 80 pounds.
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods and safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Ability to work around and operate motorized equipment and perform the essential functions of the job.

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 and comply with DOT requirements.
Handle varied materials, including cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, and rugs.
Use common material-handling tools and equipment.
Process daily paperwork associated with the job.
Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to oneself and fellow employees.
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations.
Be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval.
Maintain a positive, supportive, and cooperative approach, and perform other duties as directed or requested.