Dockworker - FT - $25.81/hr

Dohrn•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer Company is seeking a full-time Dockworker at its Indianapolis 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 first anniversary. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with a 12:00 a.m. start time. The Dockworker loads, unloads, sorts, and secures freight in accordance with DOT requirements, using equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks. The job requires frequent physical activity and heavy lifting, processing job-related paperwork, following safety and regulatory requirements, and cooperating professionally with coworkers and customers. Work takes place in dock environments that may include extreme temperatures and dusty 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.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively 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 and explain any gaps 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.
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods and safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Must be able to work around and operate motorized equipment and perform the essential job functions in potentially 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 a variety of 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, and 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 positively and cooperatively, and perform other duties as directed or requested.