Weekend Dock​/Freight Handler

in

Ft. Recovery

Location:
Ft. Recovery, Ohio

Cheeseman Transport is currently hiring a Full-Time Weekend Dock / Freight Handler at our Ft. Recovery, Ohio terminal.

This position offers a consistent three-day work schedule, competitive weekend pay, scheduled wage increases, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Friday – Sunday
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Starting pay:

• Friday: $19.50 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday: $29.25 per hour

With scheduled pay increases, employees can earn up to:

• $23.50 per hour on Fridays after 3 years
• $35.25 per hour on Saturdays and Sundays after 3 years

Employees also earn 5 vacation days after 90 days
.

The Dock / Freight Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently handling freight in a fast-paced terminal environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating a forklift to load and unload freight from dry van trailers
• Securing and unblocking freight using nail guns, wooden blocks, and pry bars
• Using scanners to update freight tracking information in the system
• Physically transferring and securing cargo
• Reading and working with bills of lading
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment
• Assisting with other duties as needed

Cheeseman Transport offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match Available
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit

Cheeseman Transport is a family-oriented transportation company known for safely moving freight with unusual characteristics. We provide LTL, Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, and Warehousing services for businesses throughout the Midwest and Southeast.

Our culture is built on four core values:
Family First, Safety, Flexibility, and Sustainability.

We invest in our people through reliable equipment, strong benefits, and a work environment where employees are respected and supported. Many of our team members build long-term careers with Cheeseman because we focus on safety, consistency, and doing the right thing for our drivers, mechanics, freight handlers, and office staff.

Our goal is simple:
Create and enhance business relationships that are safe, enjoyable, and rewarding for everyone we work with.

Candidates should:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to read bills of lading
• Be physically capable of transferring and securing cargo
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Be willing to work other shifts if needed
• Have forklift experience, although it is not required