Dockworker

Job Description

Job Description

US Cargo , a subsidiary of PITT OHIO, is a family‐oriented transportation company serving customers throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a  Part Time Dockworker at our  Brook Park, OH terminal.

Known for our success in the courier and small package industry, US Cargo is expanding our capabilities to include LTL freight while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, service, and our employees. 

Schedule

• Monday & Thursday ONLY
• 12 PM Start

What US Cargo Offers

• Competitive pay
• A people‐first, respectful work environment
• Well‐maintained equipment and facilities

If you are looking for a company who believes in their people and strives to create a respectful, supportive work environment, US Cargo is the company for you!

Responsibilities

• Sort and distribute boxes, bags, envelopes, cartons and other goods on trucks, or in the designated sort area of the terminal. Freight may be palletized.
• Reads tracking label, manifest, bill of lading or other shipping document to determine the correct placement of the freight.
• Scan all inbound and/or outbound freight.
• Load/unload freight on and off trucks using a forklift, or by hand using a hand truck or pallet jack.
• Secure the safety of the freight to prevent loss or damage.
• Work in a safe manner so as to reduce personal risk of injury and risk to fellow employees. Report any injuries, accidents or safety hazards, whether personal or property, immediately.
• May count, weigh and/or record number of pieces.
• Forklift training and certification will be provided by the company, if applicable to the job.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen. US Cargo must receive a negative result.
• Complete employment application and interview.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Must have the ability to read and write the English language.
• Must demonstrate stable work history, good work ethic, dependability, and a positive, supportive and cooperative attitude.
• Must meet physical job demands; ability to push, pull, lift, carry up to 70 lbs. occasionally, and repetitively lift 20 to 30 lbs. Also, standing, walking, twisting, bending, reaching above and below waist level will be required.