What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Assistant - Night - Part Time position at Myles Transportation Inc.?
This part-time 2nd shift position involves working in a transportation terminal dock (24 bay) staging freight for deliveries. Position also includes: loading/unloading freight via a pallet jack or forklift, yard jockey and physical maintenance and cleaning of dock until all duties are completed. Must have warehouse experience, forklift experience, loading 48' and 53' dry vans and experience as yard jockey preferred.
Must have experience loading trucks with a propane powered sit-down forklift.
Typical hours are M-F starting at 5PM until about 10PM or until all tasks are completed. There will also be additional hours available on an as-needed basis for re-stacking loads from outside carriers during afternoon daytime shift hours.
Responsibilities
- Assisting Dock Supervisor
- Strip trailers and stage freight (on pallets) on dock via pallet jack or forklift
- Assist in load planning of trailers for next-day delivery LTL trucking
- Review loads: Communicate with Dock Supervisor on room and weight issues and any paperwork errors
- Perform Yard Jockey duties moving 48' and 53' trailers to/from dock to yard (preferred but not required)
- Maintain machinery on dock such as checking/filling oil and water on all fork lifts
- Ensure cleanliness, safety, and security of loading dock for continued non-stop operations
- Any other requirements deemed necessary by terminal manager & dock supervisor to ensure safe and efficient dock operations
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 25 – 28 per week
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
