Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 26,537 - 37,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan, Company Match

Quick advancement

Stable and growing organization

Positive and people-centered work environment

Job summary

A transportation logistics company is hiring a Dock Worker in Jackson, Michigan. Responsibilities include loading and unloading freight while ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate is 18 years or older, has basic math and fluent English skills, and can pass a drug screen. The role offers starting pay at $23.35 per hour, benefits such as a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for quick advancement in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to pass a drug screen.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

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

• Stable and growing organization
• Pay beginning at $23.35 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 $23.35 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.