Job Description

Dock Workers

Dock workers load and unload freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner. Assures that freight operations meet customer expectations while properly documenting all freight control processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends due to varying freight volumes.
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed.
• Utilize mobile handheld devices, computer and scan/printer for sending and tracking shipments.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers. Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally).
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.
• Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials.
• Adhere to company personnel and safety policies and procedures.
• Frequent contact with CSRs, and corporate personnel; fast-paced and deadline oriented.
• Safely work in adverse weather conditions.
• Perform as back up driver
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.

Competencies

• Prior dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry.
• Valid non- commercial/commercial driver license.
• Prior forklift experience in a freight / forklift certification preferred.
• Prior experience loading and unloading trailers preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

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