Dockworker @ Dohrn Transfer Company
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About Dohrn Transfer Company
Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services in a 10-state area. Join our team for growth and a bright future with competitive salary and benefits.
Position: Dockworker
This full time role is based at our St. Louis, MO Terminal. The dockworker is responsible for conveying freight to and from trailers and storage areas using manual effort or equipment.
Essential Functions
- Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Load and unload freight per DOT guidelines using hand tools and forklifts.
- Sort and secure items to prevent damage.
- Use various material handling tools such as carts, dollies, and pallet jacks.
- Adhere to safety protocols and complete daily paperwork.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent, able to lift 50 lbs frequently and 100+ lbs occasionally, pass a physical and drug screen, and consent to a ten-year work history check.
Working Conditions
Work involves heavy lifting, operating forklifts and other equipment, and exposure to extreme temperatures and dusty conditions. Adherence to federal, state, and company regulations is required.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 401k matching
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
Key skills/competency
- Freight Handling
- Safety Compliance
- Manual Labor
- Forklift Operation
- Physical Strength
- DOT Regulations
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Material Handling
- Paperwork Processing
How to Get Hired at Dohrn Transfer Company
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Resume: Tailor your resume with freight handling experience.
- Highlight Safety: Emphasize compliance and safety skills.
- Show Physical Ability: Demonstrate capacity for heavy lifting.
- Prepare for Interviews: Practice questions on material handling.