PT Dock

About the role

Family owned for over 60 years, Lakes Gas is among the largest propane providers in the Midwest. At each of our 60+ locations, we operate with a small-town, local feel, with employees who live in the communities they serve.

The Dock Worker will primarily be working in the elements assisting customers by filling and loading cylinder tanks, preparing and maintaining company tanks for field and customer usage, and helping provide plant maintenance at specific locations. The person will be trained on how to handle propane and other hazardous materials while completing job duties. The person must demonstrate a safety-minded attitude that is aware of surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Transferring cargo from dock to trailers or pickups safely and efficiently
• Securing loads
• Maintaining work environment including company equipment, propane tanks, groundskeeping and building maintenance
• Following specific detailed procedures to ensure compliance

Requirements

• Must wear heavy coated safety gloves when handling propane gas
• Eye protection must be worn when power tools are being utilized
• Must be capable of working in extreme temperatures, humidity and other environmental conditions as the majority of job functions are outdoors in the elements
• Must have physical dexterity in limbs, be able to bend, scrape and paint tanks either manually or with use of power equipment
• Must be able to normally articulate the back: bend, twist, rotate, squat and perform regular movements
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 75 pounds)
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and understand the English language to understand task, procedures, product labels, work orders, informational and warning signage
• Must be able to communicate clearly both in written format and verbally in the English language
• This position is tobacco and alcohol free at all times
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision in accordance with published and verbal standards, guidelines, policies and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off
• Health insurance for employees and their families with employer contributions
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flex spending
• Pet insurance
• Referral incentives
• 401(k) profit sharing/match
• Product discounts and more

Pay & Schedule

Insurance offered for employees who work 30 or more hours per week. This is a part-time position.