FT Dockworker - Sacramento, CA
About The Position
The Dockworker sorts and handles freight moving in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. The role operates forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight while following applicable safety and regulatory requirements. The position requires frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and handling freight, and may involve working in varying temperatures and weather conditions. Schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational demands. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English to perform job duties, understand instructions and regulations, communicate with coworkers and the public, respond to management and government representatives, and complete shipping documents, reports, and records.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the shift.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry freight weighing up to 100 pounds; team lifting or mechanical assistance is required for heavier items.
- Ability to use hands and arms regularly to handle freight, operate pallet jacks, and secure loads.
- Ability to safely climb on and off forklifts, trailers, and dock platforms.
- Adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction, to operate equipment, read labels, and follow safety signals.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, due to dock and yard exposure.
- Ability to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on operational demands.
Nice To Haves
- Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
- Forklift certification or hazmat training.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in verifying shipments.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations.
- Operate dock tools and maintain straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage to ensure freight is loaded securely and properly.
- Load, recoup, rewrap, and stack freight as needed.
- Verify shipments by reading labels and correctly securing freight for loading and unloading trailers.
- Follow established bill and quality control procedures to support timely, claims-free, and cost-efficient shipments.
- Log, report, and process freight shortages and damages.
- Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
