Part-Time Dockworker/Forklift Operator (IAH)

Xpress Global Systems, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Xpress Global Systems, LLC. is seeking a part-time Dockworker in Houston to load and unload freight by hand or with a pallet jack/forklift. This role uses a barcode scanner, sorts product, and keeps the dock neat and orderly. Work is Monday–Friday, starting at 12 PM, with pay of $19.00 per hour.

Ideal candidates have 6 months of warehousing experience and the ability to read work orders. You must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and follow safety procedures. Join a dynamic logistics team today.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in warehousing or fulfillment.
• Previous experience as a fulfillment associate.
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 18 years old.
• Meet minimum hiring criteria.

Responsibilities

• Offload delivery trucks and move merchandise into the warehouse.
• Load or unload by hand, or with lift truck, pallet jack, or side cart.
• Use scanners to read bar codes on products.
• Verify shipping information and ensure correct destination labels.
• Receive and put away inventory; verify counts and orders.
• Attach barcodes and finalize work orders; update databases.
• Inspect merchandise for damage and quality and report issues.
• Sort and segregate freight by destination; dock cleanup as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read and interpret work orders

Forklift/pallet jack operation

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Overview

XGS Part-Time Dockworkers are responsible for loading and unloading freight by hand or by using a pallet jack/forklift, sorting product, and ensuring that trailers are properly and accurately loaded. This position includes using a barcode scanner and helps to maintain the service center dock as neat and orderly.

• Monday-Friday, 12PM Start Time!
• $19.00 Hourly!

Responsibilities

• Offloading delivery trucks transporting merchandise into the warehouse
• May load or unload by hand, or with freight handling tools such as lift truck, pallet jack, or side cart
• Use scanners to read bar codes on products
• Scan barcode on freight & ensure each freight movement to rack, floor or loading door
• View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks
• Verify shipping information from the scan unit to ensure freight is labeled to go to the correct destination
• Receive and put away inventory
• Confirming merchandise information matches that of the work order
• Attach barcodes to freight for tracking and routing
• Finalizing the work order and updating the database
• Inspecting the merchandise for damage, flaws, and irregularities
• Ensure product meets quality requirements
• Report overage, shortages, and damages according to operating procedures
• Sort and segregate freight by destination
• Verify freight counts
• Dock clean-up as needed
• May include other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• 6 months experience
• Previous experience as a fulfillment associate
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders
• Strong attention to detail
• 18 years old
• Meet minimum hiring criteria

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing
• Experience operating lift truck, pallet jack, or side desired
• Frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds; pull up to 100 pounds and push up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally climb stairs
• Frequently stoop, kneel or crouch

ENVIRONMENT

Most work is conducted in a comfortable office environment but exposure to site conditions may also occur. Personal protective equipment must be worn in all areas as required. Although the work usually is not considered inherently dangerous, must be careful while performing onsite services.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. XGS reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.