Dockworker PT $25.81 HR.

Dohrn•Kansas City, MO

7d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a part-time Dockworker at its Kansas City terminal. The position conveys freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks. The starting pay is $25.81 per hour, increasing to $28.65 per hour on the first anniversary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Dockworker loads and unloads freight according to DOT requirements, sorts and secures freight to prevent damage, handles job-related paperwork, and works safely while complying with applicable regulations. The role involves frequent physical activity and heavy lifting, use of material-handling equipment, and work in dock conditions that may include extreme temperatures and dust.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have completed high school or an 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 in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 or more pounds infrequently.
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 weights that could exceed 80 pounds.
Be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods and perform the physical activities required by the job.
Be able to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors, and work around and operate motorized equipment.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check; explain any employment gap of 30 days or more and provide documentation if requested.
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 onto and off trucks by hand or using a hand truck, dolly, or forklift, according to DOT requirements.
Sort and secure freight on trucks or the dock to prevent damage.
Handle a variety of freight, 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 coworkers, and comply with federal, state, and company regulations.
Process all daily paperwork associated with the job.
Communicate with internal and external customers; read shipping labels and loading instructions; handle receipts and perform simple calculations.
Be available and willing to work, with exceptions requiring management approval.
Work positively and cooperatively, and perform other duties as directed or requested.