Dock Worker (Full Time)

Dock Worker (Full Time)

Estes Express Lines Posted a day ago, valid for a day

Normal, IL 61790, US

$27.6 - $30 per hour

Full Time

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Job Summary:

• Properly load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand
• Strap, brace and pad freight to prevent damage or shifting
• Responsible for accurately recording the condition of freight as it arrives at the service center
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspection of dock equipment
• Regular attendance is required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
• Must be 17+ years of age
• Experience in the transportation industry preferred
• Stable employment history preferred
• Prior operation of a forklift or previous forklift certification preferred
• Must be able to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 lbs.
• Must have the ability to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends; must be dependable
• Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Must be able to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to lift, twist, turn, and may climb.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit and climb or balance.
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• May be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.