Full-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays (8)

Paid vacation and personal days

401(k) plan, Company Match

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is looking for Dock Workers in Altoona, Iowa. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring safety and productivity. Candidates must be at least 18, have basic math skills, and be fluent in English. The position offers competitive pay starting at $26.00 per hour, overtime, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k). Advancement opportunities are available in a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic math skills required.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely and productively.
• Complete pre and post trip inspections on dock equipment.
• Properly document all freight control processes.
• Participate in training and improvement programs.
• Adhere to operational procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Job description

Overview

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

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