Part-Time Dockworker

Dohrn Transfer Company

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

Posted 9/22/2026part-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 safely operating forklifts and pallet jacks while adhering to DOT regulations and safety standards. Capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting heavy materials and processing paperwork efficiently.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forklift OperationDOT CompliancePhysical CapabilitySafety RegulationsLoad and Unload Freight

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Hard Skills

Freight HandlingMathematical CalculationsLoading and UnloadingSorting and Securing ItemsOperating Motorized Equipment

Soft Skills

Cooperative WorkCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ForkliftsPallet JacksHand TrucksDolliesBanding Machines

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Completion or EquivalentNon-DOT Physical Examination

Industry Keywords

DOT RequirementsSafety RegulationsFreight TransportationWork History Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Convey freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or using 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 move cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, and other materials
Use forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
Process daily paperwork associated with the job
Follow federal, state, company, and safety regulations
Work safely and cooperatively with employees and customers
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 work in extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO
Competitive salary
Great benefit package