PT Dockworker - $25.81/hr

Dohrn•Centerville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a part-time Dockworker at its Centerville 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 scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Dockworker loads, unloads, sorts, and secures freight in accordance with DOT requirements, processes daily job-related paperwork, and works safely and cooperatively while complying with applicable regulations. The job involves frequent physical activity, heavy lifting, and working around motorized equipment in a dock environment that may have extreme temperatures or dusty conditions.

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, write, and communicate in English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Be able 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 identified and explained, and documentation may be requested.
Be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart.
Be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods and safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Be able to work around and operate motorized equipment and perform the essential functions in hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock 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.
Read shipping labels, follow loading instructions, handle receipts, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Use common material-handling tools, including forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink-wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors.
Complete paperwork associated with the job daily.
Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to oneself and fellow employees.
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations.
Work positively, supportively, and cooperatively, be available for work subject to management-approved exceptions, and perform other duties as directed.