What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reddaway Dockworker/forklift Operator position at YRC Freight?
Reddaway, one of the fastest growing regional LTL transportation providers, is a team-oriented company looking for a Dock Worker to safely and efficiently utilize forklifts, pallet jacks, & manual lifts to load freight onto Reddaway trailers. To those who accept our challenge, we offer:
· Overtime After 8 Hours
· Competitive Wages
· Excellent Benefits Program with no benefit premium cost for the employee
· 401k Plan*
· Respected Company with Longevity
· Team Oriented Work Environment
· Great Training
· Performance Incentive Pay
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Load and unload cargo, with or without supplemental aids.
· The work may include tasks such as rolling 600 pound drums into place and overhead loading of freight weighing as much as 80 pounds.
· Uses good judgment to load and secure freight in such a way that the trailer can be operated safely and efficiently over the road to prevent damages.
· Properly and efficiently completes all necessary paperwork required by law, regulation or Company policy.
· Verifies the load against the shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
· Comprehends and complies with hazardous materials regulations and emergency responses.
· Communicates with supervision regularly to report conditions.
· Sweeps or cleans up dock and equipment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Ability to communicate with internal and external customers effectively.
· Must accurately and efficiently perform mathematical calculations necessary to do the work.
· Has a satisfactory past work and history record that shows no indication that applicant cannot reasonable fulfill duties of the job.
· Ability to push/pull/lift up to 75 pounds frequently, greater than 100 pounds occasionally.
· Is able to work on non-forgiving surfaces and/or in adverse weather conditions at times.
· Is able to operate a fork lift and other freight handling equipment when required.
· Can perform the work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedules.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
· Minimum of 6 months experience operating a forklift
You can also go to reddawayregional.com/careers for this position and other opportunities throughout the company or call 1-877-249-2271 to speak to a recruiter now.
Yellow Corporation, along with all subsidiary companies, are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- Forklift Operators: 1 year (Preferred)
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location