OPEN INTERVIEWS: Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company Match

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Dock Worker for a part-time position with a fixed early-morning shift Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The role emphasizes loading and unloading freight, maintaining safety, and contributing to efficient dock operations. The successful candidate will perform inspections, document freight control processes, and participate in training programs, all within a professional, positive, people-centered environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Basic math skills
• Fluent in English
• Able to pass a drug screen

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight as a Dock Worker in a productive, safe and claims-free manner
• 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 Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual and procedures

Skills

Basic math

Fluent English

Drug screen

Job description

OPEN INTERVIEWS

When: Wednesday, November 4th - Thursday, November 5th | 8 AM - 3 PM CST

Where: 1000 E Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60016

• This is a Part Time Position
• Flexible schedules available

Available Shift Time

Tuesday - Saturday | 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Stable and growing organization
• Pay beginning at $23.95 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

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Pay beginning at $23.95 per hour
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• 401(k) plan, Company Match

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.