Dock Worker

Estes Express Lines is seeking a skilled Dock Worker to join our team. As a Dock Worker, you will be responsible for loading and unloading freight, ensuring accurate recording of freight condition, and performing pre-shift and post-shift inspections of dock equipment.

• Load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or by hand
• Strap, brace, and pad freight to prevent damage or shifting
• Accurately record the condition of freight as it arrives at the terminal
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of dock equipment
• Meet productivity and quality standards

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED) or equivalent
• 18+ years of age
• Experience in the transportation industry preferred
• Stable employment history preferred
• Prior operation of a forklift or previous forklift certification preferred
• Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 lbs.
• Physical activities include standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, etc.
• Ability to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends
• Ability to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Ability to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct
• Ability to interact well with others
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

As an Estes Employee, you can expect:

• Family-friendly schedules
• Competitive pay and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits
• New model trucks with the latest safety technology
• Training opportunities for career growth
• Company stability with over 200 terminal locations

Our mission at Estes is to deliver solutions that exceed our customers' highest expectations. That's why we believe in hiring and retaining the best talent. We're looking for a variety of professionals—from mechanics, drivers, office personnel to dockworkers—to join our team.

For information about our career opportunities, please visit www.work4estes.com.

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