Job Description
Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight for transit. Effectively and efficiently operating mobile technology and completing all required paperwork. Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.
Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight for transit. Effectively and efficiently operating mobile technology and completing all required paperwork. Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.
Responsibilities
- Operate mobile technology.
- Operate forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment.
- Load and unload trailers.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
- Complete all required paperwork.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED, required.
- Candidates must have at least one year of LTL forklift experience to be considered for the full-time position. If you do not possess one year of LTL forklift experience, please apply for the part-time posting.
- Full-time hires will start as a casual dock employee for the duration of their training until successfully passing a yard skills test (approximately 3 weeks after hire.)
- Be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and meet medical requirements.
- Shift days and hours required for this position may include days, nights, and/or weekends since this facility is a 24/7 operation. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
Benefits & Compensation
- Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day.
- All Union Employees receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
- Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation.
- Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
- Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the Teamsters National 401(k).
- ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
- ABF Union employees participate in a profit sharing program.
Other Details
Work Hours:
- Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location. This location is a 24/7 operation.
- This is a hourly position paid weekly.
In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the pay during training will be $17.75 per hour. After training, the range of pay for this position is a five year progression from $21.72-$31.03 per hour.
About Us
ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.
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