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Starting Pay: \$21.46

Shift: 5:00PM to 10:00PM

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.

* Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.

* Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).

* Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.

* Verify and complete required documentation and reports.

* Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.

* Perform hostling duties if required.

* Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.

* Perform other duties as required.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

* High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

* Must be at least 18 years of age.

* Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift operations preferred.

* If hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred.

* Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.

* Basic written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more.

* Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.

* Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.

* Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise.

* Hours may vary due to operational need.

* Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

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