Dock Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Working knowledge of procedures related to freight transportation.
• Knowledge of freight loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms and, in some cases, the ability to complete them.
• Ability to use the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
• Ability to properly operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Must be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and work varied times and shifts as needed.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, climbing on and off equipment, frequent bending and reaching, and handling or moving heavy freight.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
• Attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Use loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
• Move freight and oneself throughout the service center, including over non-forgiving surfaces.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Complete freight movement forms as needed, including shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
• Ensure trailers are loaded to the required quality.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
• Operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks, including freight handling and related work-area responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision and dental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Opportunities to advance through a promote-from-within philosophy
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers