Early-Morning Forklift Operator — Dock Loader with Quick Growth

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Collinsville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job description

• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• 401(k) plan, Company Match
  
  

Overview

Shift Time: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• Stable and growing organization
• Pay beginning at $23.35 per hour
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• 401(k) plan, Company Match
  
  

Responsibilities

As a Dock Worker, you will load and unload freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner. Although DFL Dock Workers do not work inside a warehouse, you must maximize space when loading freight.

• Complete pre and post trip inspections on all dock equipment
• Properly document all freight control processes
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs
• Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
• Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual
  
  

Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Basic math skills
• Fluent in English
• Able to pass a drug screen
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
  
  

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with dock and inspection operations, including ascending and descending from forklifts, operating forklifts and handling freight and related equipment. Duties may involve standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, climbing, and entering trailers, with regular use of scanners and computer systems.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Pay beginning at $23.35 per hour
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• 401(k) plan, Company Match