Inbound Dockworker - $25.81/hr - 2AM Start

Dohrn•Oak Creek, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a full-time Dockworker for its Oak Creek, Wisconsin terminal. The position 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 listed schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 1 a.m. start. The Dockworker loads and unloads freight, sorts and secures items to prevent damage, and completes related paperwork. The role requires safe operation of material-handling equipment and the ability to perform physically demanding work in a dock environment, including exposure to hot or cold 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 English, communicate effectively, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds or more 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.
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 and perform the essential job functions.

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 varied materials, including cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, and rugs.
Use common material-handling tools and equipment.
Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to oneself 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.
Read shipping labels, follow loading instructions, communicate with internal and external customers, and perform simple calculations.