Inbound Dock Worker PartTime

Daylight Transport; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Daylight Transport is seeking a Dockworker in Fontana, California. Responsible for safely unloading and loading freight, the dockworker must adhere to all dock safety regulations and maintain cleanliness of the dock area. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification preferred, and possess good command of the English language. This position involves physical activity, including lifting over 50 pounds, and operates in a loud environment. Join our team to ensure successful freight movement and dock operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification required.
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload freight from trailers using a forklift or manually.
• Load freight into trailers while adhering to safety regulations.
• Ensure dock paperwork is completed accurately.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Freight handling

Safety compliance

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Dockworker

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Schedule: Work days will be Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sundays. You will be off Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Start time during the week will be 2am working 4-5 hours and Sunday's start time will be 6am working 8-10 hours that day.

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the successful movement of freight across the dock. As part of this movement, the dockworker is to adhere to all dock safety regulations regarding the movement of freight with designated equipment, such as a forklift. Furthermore, the dockworker is to follow all standard operating procedures regarding the completion of dock paperwork and dock cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-tripping forklifts.
• Pre-loading and posting unloading trailer inspections.
• Safely unloading freight from trailers either using a forklift or manually.
• Safely loading freight into trailers either using a forklift or manually.
• Ensuring that freight moved matches all aspects of the associated movement bill or cross dock.
• Complying all aspects of dock paperwork procedures while moving freight.
• Attending all regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Attending all regularly scheduled training meetings.
• Ensuring that the dock and associated areas are kept clean.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and safe environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Prior experience preferred. Must be able to drive a forklift.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Good command of the English language a must. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be forklift certified and have successfully completed the Dock Training Program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).