Full-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Dayton Freight Lines; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines in Altoona, Iowa, is seeking a Dock Worker to load and unload freight safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include proper documentation of freight processes and adherence to operational guidelines.

This full-time position offers a pay starting at $26.00 per hour, with overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks and includes a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely.
• Complete pre and post trip inspections.
• Document all freight control processes.
• Adhere to operational procedures.

Skills

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Job description

Overview

• Stable and growing organization
• Pay beginning at $26.00 per hour
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 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

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
• Competitive weekly pay
• Full-Time pay beginning at $26.00 per hour
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours
• Quick advancement
• Quality Hours
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days