PT Dockworker - $22.67/hr

Dohrn•Evansville, IN

10d•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 with material-handling equipment. Starting pay is $22.67 per hour, increasing to $26.52 per hour on the first anniversary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Dockworker loads, unloads, sorts, and secures freight in accordance with Department of Transportation requirements, processes daily job-related paperwork, and follows safety and company regulations. The role involves frequent physical activity and handling a range of materials in a dock environment that may include extreme temperatures and dust.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school completion or equivalent.
Pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 or more pounds infrequently.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check; gaps of 30 days or more must be indicated and explained, and documentation may be requested.
Physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart.
Ability to lift, set down, slide, or move unassisted weight that could exceed 80 pounds.
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Ability to work around and operate motorized equipment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job in the described working conditions.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight onto 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 varied materials, including cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, and rugs.
Use common material-handling equipment and tools.
Work safely and professionally to reduce risk to oneself and fellow employees.
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations.
Process daily paperwork associated with the job.
Be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval.
Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative manner.
Perform other duties as directed or requested.