Dock Worker - Afternoons! 3pm to 1130 pm

Manitoulin Group; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation and logistics is seeking a Dock Worker for afternoon shifts. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring safety and efficiency in the warehouse, and requires prior forklift experience. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• Able to lift 50 lbs, sometimes repetitively.
• Must be punctual and have good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using forklift and electronic handheld device.
• Assist co-workers and drivers in loading and unloading freight.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift Experience

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Multitasking

Job description

Dock Worker - Afternoons! 3pm to 11:30pm

For 60 years, Manitoulin Transport has been providing comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions for clients across North America. Our success lies in our innovation and safety, and our dedication to reliable, on-time delivery. So, if you know where you’re headed, we have the training and career development to help you get there.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 3 pm to 11:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Load and unload different types of freight from/to different trailers or stage it on the dock with forklift using our electronic handheld device
• Use handheld device to note any exceptions - shortages/overages/damages/no bills
• Mark materials with identifying information
• Cube and/or reweigh materials as necessary using Dimensioner machine or manually when required
• Assist co-workers and drivers in loading, unloading or finding freight
• Start heaters, placard trailers as required
• Arrange freight in specified sequence for maximum usage of trailer space and take pictures per procedure
• Take an active role in safety and maintenance of the warehouse by sweeping the floor, proper storage of dunnage, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Must have previous forklift experience
• Must be punctual and have good attendance
• Able to perform under pressure with tight deadlines
• Able to lift 50 lbs, sometimes repetitively
• Ability to multitask and manage various tasks successfully
• Developed problem solving, critical thinking, decision making and judgment skills
• G license & own transportation preferred
• Willing to train the right applicant

We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Benefits – including short-term and long-term disability