Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional, people-centered work env

Modern facilities

401(k) plan with company match

Pay starting at $23.95/hr

Opportunities for quick advancement

Stable and growing organization

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking a Dock Worker to load and unload freight safely and efficiently. You will optimize space during loading and adhere to safety and documentation procedures as part of a professional team environment.

The role starts with shifts between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM, offering a stable path for advancement within a growing organization and modern facilities. The job emphasizes a positive, people-centered culture and compliance with company manuals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic math skills required.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight in a productive, safe, and claims-free manner.
• Maximize space when loading freight while not working inside a warehouse.
• Complete pre and post trip inspections on dock equipment.
• Document freight control processes accurately.
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs.
• Be available for irregular work schedules and shift changes.
• Adhere to the Driver/Dockworker Manual procedures.

Skills

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Able to pass a drug screen

Job description

Available Start Time:

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• 401(k) plan, Company Match

• 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.