4:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Dayton Freight Lines; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company match

Modern facilities

Clean, late model equipment

Pay beginning at $23.95 per hour

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking a Dock Worker for 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM shifts in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role involves loading/unloading freight, safety compliance, and operational duties in a dynamic environment with modern facilities.

Starting pay is $23.95 per hour, with opportunities for advancement within a stable and growing organization. Ideal candidates are fluent in English, 18+ years old, and able to pass a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic math skills required.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently, aiming to minimize damage and claims.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections on all dock equipment.
• Document freight control processes accurately.
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs.
• Be available for irregular work schedules and alternating shifts.
• Follow the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual procedures.

Skills

Age 18+

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Drug screen able to pass

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:

4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

• Stable and growing organization
• Pay beginning at $23.95 per hour
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• 401(k) plan, Company Match

Responsibilities

As a Dock Worker, you will load and unload freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner. Although DFL Dock Workers do not work inside a warehouse, you must maximize space when loading freight.

• Complete pre and post trip inspections on all dock equipment
• Properly document all freight control processes
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs
• Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
• Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual

Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Basic math skills
• Fluent in English
• Able to pass a drug screen

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Pay beginning at $23.95 per hour
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• 401(k) plan, Company Match

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with dock and inspection operations, including ascending and descending from forklifts, operating forklifts and handling freight and related equipment. Duties may involve standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, climbing, and entering trailers, with regular use of scanners and computer systems. * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.