Dockworker & Warehouse Associate - Freight Loading

Estes Forwarding Worldwide, LLC; Palmetto (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability plans

Life and accidental death & dismemberm

Job referral bonus program

Job summary

Estes Forwarding Worldwide in Palmetto, GA is seeking a Dockworker, Warehousing to unload, sort, handle, and load freight safely per instructions and regulations, with attention to safety, accuracy, and security procedures. You will operate forklifts or pallet jacks, use the warehouse management system (WMS), read work orders, maintain shipment records, and collaborate with a team to meet timing goals.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; forklift certification preferred; ability to

Qualifications

• Requires ability to operate forklifts or pallet jacks once authorized.
• Attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
• Ability to read and interpret general business documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence.
• Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment.

Responsibilities

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, or delivery vehicles or containers by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Operate hand and power tools when needed to support outbound blocking and bracing to load out containers.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Control and maintain all records required for accurate, on-time completion of shipments.
• Work in a team environment to accomplish work assignments.
• Periodically use computers, email, scanners, and the warehouse management system (WMS) to track inventory, create paperwork, or document reporting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Read and interpret documents

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

WMS familiarity

Team player

Effective communication

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Pallet jacks

WMS software

Job description

Estes Forwarding Worldwide in Palmetto, GA is seeking a Dockworker, Warehousing to unload, sort, handle, and load freight safely per instructions and regulations, with attention to safety, accuracy, and security procedures. You will operate forklifts or pallet jacks, use the warehouse management system (WMS), read work orders, maintain shipment records, and collaborate with a team to meet timing goals.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; forklift certification preferred; ability to