Part-Time Dockworker

Dohrn Transfer Company

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

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeSt Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment while adhering to safety regulations and DOT requirements. Capable of performing physical tasks, including lifting heavy items and processing paperwork accurately.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forklift OperationDOT ComplianceMaterial HandlingPhysical CapabilitySafety Awareness

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Hard Skills

Forklift OperationPallet Jack OperationLoad Lock OperationHandcart OperationMathematical CalculationsFreight LoadingFreight UnloadingSorting and Securing ItemsPaperwork ProcessingLifting Heavy Items

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismTeamworkCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ForkliftsPallet JacksHand TrucksDolliesBanding MachinesShrink Wrap Tubes

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Completion or EquivalentNon-DOT Physical Examination

Industry Keywords

DOT RequirementsFederal RegulationsState RegulationsSafety Regulations

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 docks 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
Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to employees
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 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 functions in extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock conditions
Must be willing and available to work Monday-Friday, 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; exceptions require management approval

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Great benefit package