Part-Time Outbound Dockworker

Jobtailor; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Oak Creek, WI is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate to move freight safely and efficiently. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, load and unload according to DOT guidelines, and help secure items to prevent damage during transit.

You must meet the basic requirements, including high school completion, reaching lifting limits, and the ability to pass pre-employment screenings. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and consistent paperwork duties while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• High School completion or equivalent
• Must pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen and test negative
• Ability to read and write English and perform simple math
• Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently and 100+ lbs infrequently
• Consent to a ten-year work-history check; explain gaps of 30 days or more
• Capable of operating forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart
• Able to sit and stand for prolonged periods
• Able to safely enter/exit trailers, vans, and forklifts
• Work around motorized equipment and in extreme temperatures
• Must be available and willing to work

Responsibilities

• Convey freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with forklifts and hand trucks
• Load and unload freight according to DOT requirements
• Sort and secure items on trucks or the dock to prevent damage
• Handle cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, and other materials
• Use forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
• Complete frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to self and fellow employees
• Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
• Process all job-related paperwork daily
• Perform other duties as directed or requested

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Physical Capability

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Completion or Equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Hand Trucks

Dollies

Banding Machines

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Convey freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with forklifts and hand trucks
• Load and unload freight according to DOT requirements
• Sort and secure items on trucks or the dock to prevent damage
• Handle cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, and other materials
• Use forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
• Complete frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to self and fellow employees
• Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
• Process all job-related paperwork daily
• Perform other duties as directed or requested

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18
• High School completion or equivalent
• Must pass a non-Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result
• Ability to read and write English and perform simple mathematical calculations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently and 100+ lbs. infrequently
• Must consent to a ten-year work-history check; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained and may require documentation
• Physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors
• Ability to work around and operate motorized equipment
• Ability to perform essential job functions in extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock conditions
• Must be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating forklifts and pallet jacks while adhering to safety regulations and DOT requirements. Capable of handling various materials and performing physical tasks in diverse environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Forklift Operation
• DOT Compliance
• Material Handling
• Physical Capability
• Safety Awareness

Hard Skills

• Load and Unload Freight
• Sort and Secure Items
• Perform Simple Mathematical Calculations
• Lift 50 lbs. Frequently
• Lift 100+ lbs. Infrequently

Soft Skills

• Professionalism
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Completion or Equivalent
• Non-DOT Physical Examination

Industry Keywords

• Freight Handling
• DOT Requirements
• Federal Regulations
• State Regulations
• Work History Check

Tools & Technologies

• Forklifts
• Pallet Jacks
• Hand Trucks
• Dollies
• Banding Machines