Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Central Transport; Hamden (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier is seeking Full-Time Dock Workers at the Hamden terminal. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring inventory accuracy, and predominantly operating forklifts. Ideal candidates possess forklift experience, can follow instructions, and are reliable team players.

Qualifications

• Must have previous forklift experience.
• Ability to perform freight handling duties.
• Reliable transportation essential.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading freight.
• Operating forklift approximately 90% of the time.
• Building loads for trailer departure.

Skills

Forklift Experience

Manual Pallet Jack Operation

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Job description

Central Transport is one of the nation's most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Central Transport is an industry leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) transportation carrier. We are one of the nation's largest LTL carries and have experienced significant growth over the last several years. As we continue to expand our network, we are seeking quality individuals to fill openings at our Santa Fe Springs, CA Terminal.

Start Time : 12PM Monday - Friday

Positions Available :

Full-Time Dock Worker

Starting Pay : $23.50 / HR

As a dock worker your responsibilities will Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Loading, unloading and staging skids and customer freight.
• Building loads (using freight tools) to ready multiple trailers for departure.
• Ensure accurate freight inventory w / help of Handheld scanning technology
• Coordinate correct and efficient loading of trailers.
• You will spend approximately 90% of the time operating the forklift.
• Recouping / Repairing pallets / freight as needed

Job Requirements :

• Must have previous fork lift experience
• The ability to perform freight handling duties with a manual pallet jack / fork lift
• The ability to follow instructions, either while working independently, or as part of a team
• Reliable Transportation
• Willingness / Ability to pass a drug screen , physical and background check
• Driver's License is highly preferred

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