Dockworker

Dockworker

Frozen Food Express is looking for a Dockworker for our Lancaster, TX location.

$1000 Sign-On Bonus , $500 payable at 30 days of employment and $500 at 90 days of employment.

Available Shifts eligible for additional $1.00 in hourly rate on weekend and 10pm to 6am shift.

Responsibilities :
• Proper loading in and out of trailers
• Handle goods and equipment properly to avoid damage or breakage
• Sort and label skids and place in proper locations
• Perform inventory count based on bills of lading, trailer manifests or packing slips when loading and unloading goods and when loading and unloading shipments and returns
• Assist drivers in loading / unloading of goods or equipment
• Performs daily routine inspection to forklift
• Maintain good housekeeping around dock area
• Stack goods neatly and safely
• Submit needed reports and information in a timely manner
• Perform basic arithmetical calculations including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
• Assist supervisor in providing on the job training to new staff, participants, clients and volunteers
• Load and secure shipments according to proper procedure
• Understand and implement safe, efficient freight handling and lifting procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :
• One year forklift operating experience
• Work any shift, for any of the 7 days of the week, as well as overtime as needed
• Abide by and enforce the policies and procedures of FFE
• Timely and efficient completion of tasks and responsibilities
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the list of job requirements and/or duties performed by the employees and may not contain all capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected to and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks. Employment will require a criminal background investigation and a drug/alcohol screening.

Frozen Food Express is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origins, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package to meet individual and family needs. Benefits include:

• Multiple medical plans, including:
• Prescription coverage
• Online Virtual Medical Visits
• 24 Hour Nurse Support
• Wellness Initiatives to encourage healthy living
• Preventative Care Services
• Dental and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• $25k Basic Life insurance provided at no cost to employee
• Disability and additional Life insurance plans available
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation and Sick time

Employee premium contributions are based on benefit plan election and level of coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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