Dock Worker-Seasonal

Bell-Nursery; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 17,661 - 25,154; Part time

Job summary

Bell-Nursery is seeking a Loading Dock Worker for a seasonal position in Millville, NJ. The role involves unloading products, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a safe work environment. Ideal candidates demonstrate reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

You will be responsible for moving plants and materials, requiring attention to detail and a strong work ethic. Join us for a fulfilling outdoor experience!

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work in various environmental conditions.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming product and reload delivery trucks.
• Move plants and other materials by hand or equipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and a clean work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Loading Dock Worker-Seasonal (Clarification: The Position Is Fully Outdoors)

Job details: Location: 505 Farm 4 - NJ - Millville, NJ 08332. Position Type: Seasonal. Salary Range: $15.54 - $15.54 per hour. Travel Percentage: None.

The Loading Dock Worker position is responsible for unloading incoming product and appropriately reloading delivery trucks from a distribution center. They are integral to the distribution of plants for sale at Home Depot Garden Centers. This position reports to the leadership of the distribution center including the Logistics Manager, General Manager, and Assistant General Manager.

Measures of Success

• Comply with Bell Nursery policies and procedures
• Move plants, trees, shrubs, or other materials from storage/production areas, loading docks, delivery areas, or containers by hand or using other equipment
• Pull/prepare/pick orders for delivery
• Sort and locate product before loading and unloading using site or UPC tags
• Apply correct signage/identifying information to carts
• Maintain inventory accuracy by sorting, counting, and verifying received and outgoing product
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Able to work effectively on a team and independently
• Able to work in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness
• Possess strong work ethic as demonstrated by reliability and punctuality
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Able to do basic math
• Able to work in a fast‑paced team environment
• Able to follow direction
• Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions
• Enjoy physical work and exercise
• Possess good manual dexterity
• Able to maneuver product carts by pulling
• Able to communicate with supervisors or peers via text or in‑person
• Enjoy variety of tasks throughout the workday or week
• Able to work flexible shifts including extra hours during peak season
• Have access to reliable transportation
• Able to climb ladders and operate a pallet jack (will train)
• Possess forklift certification (preferred, not required)
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred, not required)

Physical Demands

MUST BE ABLE TO bend, twist, turn, climb, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the workday.

Key activities and frequency (68% < 100% of time worked):

• Sitting – S
• Squatting – F
• Standing – C
• Pushing – F
• Walking (Even) – C
• Grasping – C
• Walking (Rough) – S
• Kneeling – O
• Lifting – C
• Climbing – O
• Carrying – C
• Reach Overhead – F
• Turning – C
• Reach Forward – C
• Twisting – C
• Pulling – C
• Bending – C

Environmental Conditions

• Inside – F
• Outside – C
• Wet – F
• Dry – C
• Heat – C
• Humid – C
• Cold – O
• Dust – C
• Changing Temperature – C
• Noise – C

All successful applicants should expect to undergo a screening for prohibited levels of drugs prior to beginning employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.