Dockworker Part-Time with CDL

Dockworker Part-Time with CDL at TForce Freight

Come join a growing team at TForce Freight! We offer excellent wages and benefits, including PENSION, 401K, and paid time off. If you possess a positive, customer-focused attitude and excellent communication skills, we invite you to grow your career with us.

Please ensure your application includes a complete 10-year employment history, in accordance with FMCSA regulations.

TForce Freight, a subsidiary of TFI International, is a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier in North America. With over 178 service centers, we provide comprehensive transportation and logistics services for various shipments, including palletized and heavy LTL loads. Our services span regional, interregional, and long-haul transportation, cross-border services, and utilize advanced tracking technology.

Job Summary

TForce Freight is seeking a reliable, safety and customer-focused individual to join our dynamic logistics team as a full-time Dockworker with a CDL. In this vital role, you will ensure freight is loaded safely and efficiently for timely delivery and in good condition to our customers. This involves operating various powered warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers, hydraulic jacks, and extended belts. You will also utilize tractors to maneuver vehicles efficiently and safely within tight spaces. Additionally, this position requires the safe operation of a tractor and trailer as needed to deliver and/or pick-up freight, always maintaining a positive, safety-focused, and professional demeanor.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate yard trucks to manage dock needs and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Print Bills of Lading (BOL) for daily deliveries.
• Process and palletize all damaged, penny, and Return-to-Vendor (RTV) merchandise.
• Adhere to all safety protocols to ensure a secure workplace.
• Help maintain and care for dock equipment.
• Unload cargo using cranes or forklifts.
• Secure shipments upon arrival and before departure.
• Operate a commercial vehicle, transporting goods to various locations safely and efficiently, as needed.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and report any maintenance needs.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate logs for driving hours, routes traveled, and cargo conditions.
• Communicate effectively with the dispatch management team regarding schedules, delays, and any issues arising during transportation.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certification.
• Impeccable customer service and dedication.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in resident state.
• Hazmat, tanker, and doubles endorsements.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meet all DOT and Company requirements.
• Ability to safely perform essential job functions without obvious risk of injury to self or co-workers.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Key skills/competency

• Freight Handling
• Logistics Operations
• CDL Class A
• Forklift Operation
• Material Handling
• Vehicle Inspection
• DOT Compliance
• Safety Protocols
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills