FT Dockworker - $22.67/hr

Dohrn•Rock Island, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is hiring two full-time Dockworkers at its Rock Island, Illinois terminal. The role involves moving 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 after the first year. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, with available start times of 4:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. Dockworkers load and unload freight according to DOT requirements, sort and secure items to prevent damage, complete daily paperwork, follow regulations and safety procedures, and cooperate positively with coworkers and customers. The position requires frequent lifting of 50 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 100 pounds, along with extended periods of standing and other physical tasks. Work takes place in a dock environment that may include extreme hot or cold temperatures and 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 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; 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 weights 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 and perform the essential functions of the job.

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.
Handle a variety of 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.
Read shipping labels, follow loading instructions, handle receipts, communicate effectively, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Complete all 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.
Be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval.
Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative manner, and perform other duties as directed or requested.