Dockworker, Part-Time

Dohrn Transfer Company

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

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forklift OperationDOT ComplianceFreight HandlingPhysical CapabilitySafety Awareness

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Hard Skills

Freight LoadingFreight UnloadingMaterial HandlingMathematical CalculationsOperating Pallet JacksOperating Tow MotorsOperating Banding MachinesOperating Shrink-Wrap TubesOperating Hand TrucksOperating Carts

Soft Skills

Cooperative WorkProfessionalismPositive Attitude

Tools & Technologies

ForkliftsPallet JacksHand TrucksDolliesBanding MachinesShrink-Wrap TubesTow Motors

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Completion or EquivalentNon-DOT Physical Examination

Industry Keywords

DOT RequirementsFederal RegulationsState RegulationsWork History CheckDrug Screen

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 all job-related paperwork daily
Work safely and professionally to reduce personal and coworker risk
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
Work positively and cooperatively and perform other assigned duties

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 the English language 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 dock conditions
Must be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401k matching
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance