Part-Time Outbound Dockworker

Job Responsibilities

• Convey freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with forklifts and hand trucks
• Load and unload freight according to DOT requirements
• Sort and secure items on trucks or the dock to prevent damage
• Handle cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, and other materials
• Use forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
• Complete frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to self and fellow employees
• Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
• Process all job-related paperwork daily
• Perform other duties as directed or requested

• Minimum age of 18
• High School completion or equivalent
• Must pass a non-Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result
• Ability to read and write English and perform simple mathematical calculations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently and 100+ lbs. infrequently
• Must consent to a ten-year work-history check; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained and may require documentation
• Physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors
• Ability to work around and operate motorized equipment
• Ability to perform essential job functions in extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock conditions
• Must be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval

Demonstrates proficiency in operating forklifts and pallet jacks while adhering to safety regulations and DOT requirements. Capable of handling various materials and performing physical tasks in diverse environmental conditions.

• Forklift Operation
• DOT Compliance
• Material Handling
• Physical Capability
• Safety Awareness

• Load and Unload Freight
• Sort and Secure Items
• Perform Simple Mathematical Calculations
• Lift 50 lbs. Frequently
• Lift 100+ lbs. Infrequently

• Professionalism
• Team Collaboration

• High School Completion or Equivalent
• Non-DOT Physical Examination

• Freight Handling
• DOT Requirements
• Federal Regulations
• State Regulations
• Work History Check

• Forklifts
• Pallet Jacks
• Hand Trucks
• Dollies
• Banding Machines