PT Dockworker - $22.67/hr

Dohrn•Evansville, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a part-time Dockworker at its Evansville, Indiana terminal. The position conveys freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or using material-handling equipment. The stated starting pay is $22.67 per hour, increasing to $26.52 per hour on the employee’s first anniversary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Dockworker loads and unloads freight, sorts and secures items to prevent damage, and processes job-related paperwork. The role requires safe handling of varied freight and operation of equipment in a dock environment that may involve extreme hot or cold temperatures and dust. The position requires frequent lifting of 50 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 100 pounds, along with prolonged periods of standing and other physical activity.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have completed high school or equivalent.
Pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Be able to read and write English, communicate effectively, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and more than 100 pounds infrequently.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check; identify and explain any employment gap of 30 days or more and provide documentation if requested.
Be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart.
Be able to lift, set down, slide, or move unassisted weight that could exceed 80 pounds.
Be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
Be able to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Be able to work around and operate motorized equipment.
Be able to perform the essential job functions in dock conditions that may include extreme hot or cold temperatures and dust.

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 the dock to prevent damage and follow applicable loading instructions.
Handle and lift various 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 self and fellow employees.
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations.
Process all paperwork associated with the job each day.
Be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval.
Work positively, supportively, and cooperatively, and perform other duties as directed or requested.