Dockworker/Forklift Operator (PDX)

Xpress Global Systems, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Xpress Global Systems, LLC is hiring warehouse dockworkers in Portland, Oregon. The role involves loading and unloading freight, using pallet jacks and forklift, and maintaining an orderly dock environment. Candidates should have about 6 months of experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle weights of up to 70 pounds.

The position offers a competitive wage of $21.08 per hour, with work hours scheduled Monday to Friday starting at 10 AM. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and capable of following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• 18 years old and meet minimum hiring criteria.

Responsibilities

• Offload delivery trucks and manage merchandise in the warehouse.
• Use scanners for bar codes and verify shipping information.
• Inspect merchandise for damages and ensure quality meets requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Experience operating lift truck

Knowledge of warehousing procedures

Job description

Overview

XGS warehouse dockworkers are responsible for loading and unloading freight by hand or by using a pallet jack/forklift, sorting product, and ensuring that trailers are properly and accurately loaded. This position includes using a barcode scanner and helps to maintain the service center dock as neat and orderly.

• Monday-Friday, 10AM Start Time!
• $21.08/hourly!

Responsibilities

• Offloading delivery trucks transporting merchandise into the warehouse
• May load or unload by hand, or with freight handling tools such as lift truck, pallet jack, or side cart
• Use scanners to read bar codes on products
• Scan barcode on freight & ensure each freight movement to rack, floor or loading door
• View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks
• Verify shipping information from the scan unit to ensure freight is labeled to go to the correct destination
• Receive and put away inventory
• Confirming merchandise information matches that of the work order
• Attach barcodes to freight for tracking and routing
• Finalizing the work order and updating the database
• Inspecting the merchandise for damage, flaws, and irregularities
• Ensure product meets quality requirements
• Report overage, shortages, and damages according to operating procedures
• Sort and segregate freight by destination
• Verify freight counts
• Dock clean-up as needed
• May include other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• 6 months experience
• Previous experience as a fulfillment associate
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders
• Strong attention to detail
• 18 years old
• Meet minimum hiring criteria

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing
• Experience operating lift truck, pallet jack, or side desired
• Frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds; pull up to 100 pounds and push up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally climb stairs
• Frequently stoop, kneel or crouch

ENVIRONMENT

Most work is conducted in a comfortable office environment but exposure to site conditions may also occur. Personal protective equipment must be worn in all areas as required. Although the work usually is not considered inherently dangerous, must be careful while performing onsite services.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. XGS reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.