Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

careers-daytonfreight; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company Match

Modern facilities

Clean, late model equipment

Job summary

Dayton Freight is seeking a Dock Worker to load and unload freight safely and efficiently at our facility in Calhoun, GA. This role emphasizes productive handling, space optimization, and a claims-free record.

You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, document freight controls, participate in training, and adapt to irregular shifts. We offer competitive pay starting at $23.95/hour, plus a 401(k) plan with company match and modern equipment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner.
• 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.

Skills

Basic math

Fluent English

Drug screen clearance

Job description

Overview

• 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
• Legally eligible to work in the United States

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.