Dockworker

Dohrn Transfer Company

. Convey freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with forklifts and hand trucks .

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeOak Creek • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment while adhering to safety regulations. Capable of efficiently loading, unloading, and sorting freight while maintaining compliance with DOT requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forklift OperationDOT ComplianceFreight HandlingPhysical CapabilitySafety Awareness

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Hard Skills

Freight LoadingFreight UnloadingMaterial SortingMathematical CalculationsOperating Pallet JacksOperating Hand TrucksOperating Banding MachinesOperating Shrink Wrap TubesOperating Tow MotorsLifting Heavy Loads

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessionalismTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ForkliftsPallet JacksHand TrucksDolliesBanding MachinesShrink Wrap Tubes

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Completion or EquivalentNon-DOT Physical Examination

Industry Keywords

DOT RequirementsFederal RegulationsState RegulationsSafety ComplianceMaterial Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Lift and handle cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, and other materials
Operate forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
Process daily paperwork associated with the job
Follow loading instructions, read shipping labels, and handle receipts
Work safely and professionally to reduce risks
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
Perform other duties as directed or requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart
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 conditions
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods
Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO
Competitive salary
Great benefit package