Dock Worker

Associated; Hanover Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match up to 5%

FSA/HSA

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Profit sharing

18 paid days off per year

Referral bonus programs

Retirement plan support

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Associated is hiring a Dock Worker in Hanover Park, IL to manage shipping and receiving, and to maintain precise barcode locations in the warehouse. The role supports internal and external customers while handling various forklift tasks and ensuring accuracy in asset tracking.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package with growth opportunities and retirement plans. Full-time hours and a focus on safety are emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of practical skills experience.
• Experience using forklift.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers.
• Experience supporting shipment preparation and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads material handling equipment and pallets.
• Assists local trucking drivers with strapping and chaining.
• Uses barcode system to track asset locations in the warehouse.
• Checks packing slips and confirms receipt of product.
• Maintains clean, organized shipping/receiving area.
• Operates overhead crane as needed and supports QA program.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer communication

Data entry / documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode system

Packing slips handling

Overhead crane operation

Job description

6450 Muirfield Dr., Hanover Park , Illinois 60133 , United States

Full or Part Time

Full-time

Job Description

As a Dock Worker you will be responsible for the shipping and receiving of all products at the dock as well as the proper bar code system location identification in the warehouse. The Dock Worker works with a variety of internal and external customers in coordinating the receiving and distribution of product.

At Associated, we prioritize our team's well-being and growth, offering an array of benefits that enrich your work experience:

• Wage range for this position based on experience: $22 - $25 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits:Access a comprehensive benefits package within 30 days of hire, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% employee contribution, FSA/HSA, parental leave, tuition assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Profit Sharing, 18 Paid Days Off each year and more.
• Incentives and Support:Benefit from referral bonus programs, retirement plan, and ongoing support for personal and professional development.

Essential Functions:

• Loads and unloads all types of material handling equipment including but not limited to all different types of forklifts, industrial batteries, chargers, forklift parts and other specialty equipment from multiple types of tractor/trailers.
• Blocks and braces equipment in OTR trailers for proper secure shipping.
• Assists local trucking drivers with strapping and chaining of equipment.
• Uses proper shipping and receiving procedures including utilization of Company’s bar-coding system to keep track of proper location of all assets in the warehouse.
• Uses overhead crane system to lift equipment including forklifts and industrial batteries, as required.
• Checks supplier packing slips and confirms receipt of product in good condition.
• Ensures proper damage assessments, takes pictures and notes according to procedure for all Company assets received into building.
• Ensures Rental Quality Assurance Program is employed on all company assets leaving building.
• Dates, signs, and forwards all completed packing slips to Transportation Administrator.
• Organizes and palletizes scrap batteries and works with Rental department to ensure proper shipping of the same.
• Maintains clean shipping/receiving area as well as keeps entire warehouse area swept and clean.
• Waters and charges batteries in rental and demo trucks as well as other company assets, as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, along with a minimum of six months practical skills experience.
• Must have previous operator training and experience using a forklift.
• Demonstrated experience matching, sorting, collating, and organizing information and data accurately.
• Proven ability to deliver positive customer interactions through professional, courteous, and effective communication.
• Experience supporting shipment preparation, including equipment setup, labeling, logging, counting, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

The physical demands of this role include the following:

Strength & Lifting:

• Light Work – Frequently lift and move up to 20 lbs.
• Medium Work – Frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Heavy Work – Rarely lift and move up to 100 lbs.
• Very Heavy Work – Rarely lift over 110 lbs.
• This position may also involve limited periods of sitting and regular walking

Movement & Mobility:

• Frequently: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Occasionally: Climbing, balancing, and kneeling
• Regularly: Reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling

Communication Requirements:

• Regularly: Talking and hearing to communicate effectively with others

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