PT Dockworker - Hickory, NC

About the role

Shift begins around 5:00 p.m. each day (Monday – Friday) and continues until freight has been processed. Hours: 15–20 hours weekly.

Pay

Starting pay: $25.75 per hour. Pay range: $26.55 – $30.30 per hour, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and handles freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.
• Operates forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.
• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Operates dock tools to ensure freight is loaded securely and properly, including maintaining straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and correctly securing freight for both loading and unloading trailers.
• Follows established bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, claims-free, and cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes any shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.