Dockworker

UGI Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription benefits

401(k) with company match

Bonuses potential

Paid time off

Uniforms

Paid Training

Salary reviews and raises

Propane discounts

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is seeking a Dock Worker to operate on the outside dock area, unloading empty cylinders, transporting them to the refill station, and refilling cylinders for next-day delivery.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and willingness to undergo pre-employment drug screening and background checks; the position offers benefits and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload empty propane cylinders from trucks and move to refill station.
• Fill cylinders and return them to dock for delivery.
• Assist with cylinder repair and maintenance.
• Provide customer training on propane dispensing.
• Handle walk-in refills and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Manual handling

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred

Job description

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11/30/2026.

Posting

Are you looking for a position with a nationally known company and industry leader? AmeriGas Propane, the largest distributor of propane in the United States, is searching for an energetic and detail oriented person to join us as a Dock Worker.

At AmeriGas, our employees are the keys to our success and we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, in addition to excellent starting pay:

• Exceptional medical, dental and prescription benefits
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous bonus potential
• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Uniforms
• Paid Training
• Annual performance reviews and salary increases
• Propane discounts
• Career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Summary: The Dockworker primarily works in the outside dock area of the AmeriGas facility. The employee is responsible for unloading empty propane cylinders from the truck(s), carrying them inside the dock area to the refill station, and refilling the cylinders. The filled cylinders are then moved back to the dock and reloaded onto the truck(s) for the next day’s delivery. Other duties may include cylinder repair and maintenance, providing customer training on dispensing propane, and handling refills for walk-in customers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to climb steps/ladders, walk 1-5 miles and carry multiple propane cylinders weighing up to 75 lbs each
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, bending and climbing in and out of the truck

Education and Experience Required:

• 1 - 2 years’ work experience in manufacturing is preferred
• High School Diploma or GED

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.

The pay for this position ranges from $19.00 to $19.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include eligibility to earn a performance-based bonus or commissions on completed sales depending on position.

This is the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.