Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A transportation company is seeking a Dock Worker/Forklift Operator to load and unload shipping containers, sort, and palletize products. This is a first shift position working 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Sort, handle, load, and unload palletized and non-palletized freight
• Safely operate a forklift
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies
• Safely climb in and out of trailers, as well as, walk and stand on loading dock
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Lift freight and other objects that weigh up to 50 pounds frequently and greater than 75 pounds occasionally
• Work safely in adverse weather conditions
• Abide by all company safety policies

 

Job Requirements:

• Prior dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry is a plus
• Prior forklift and truck loading and unloading experience in a freight environment is preferred
• Must be able to follow instructions and complete required training
• Must have the ability to work independently and also as part of a team
• Must have good communication and math skills
• Must be motivated and have an eye for detail
• Must be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds and bend, twist, squat, push and pull freight
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Must follow all company safety policies
• Must have steel toed or leather boots or shoes

Only candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered. This company offers excellent benefits upon permanent hire.

Company Description

With over 35 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.

The Area Temps Advantage

Full-Service Staffing:
Every year we match thousands of quality employees with rewarding office, industrial, professional, technical and skilled trades opportunities.

City Search Applicant Network:
Our interactive centralized network links our six branch locations, providing unprecedented access to over 80,000 personally interviewed and performance-rated applicants. Clients are guaranteed the best candidates - and job seekers have access to the best opportunities - in the Greater Cleveland area.

Quality Employees:
We assess our candidates with skill-specific interviewing, online skills testing, as well as internal and client-generated performance ratings. Employees with the highest ratings are considered first for available assignments.

Personalized Service:
On-site visits help our account representatives create solutions that are specifically tailored to each client company's needs. And our staffing supervisors have personally met, interviewed and evaluated every candidate we refer.

Exceptional Value:
From customized orientation and training videos, to our unconditional guarantee, to free computer software testing and training, we go the extra mile to deliver outstanding value.

Ongoing Training:
Our staff continually participates in formal and on-the-job training, as well as continuing education, to improve the results we deliver.

Company Description

With over 35 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.\r\n\r\nThe Area Temps Advantage\r\n\r\nFull-Service Staffing:\r\nEvery year we match thousands of quality employees with rewarding office, industrial, professional, technical and skilled trades opportunities. \r\n\r\nCity Search Applicant Network:\r\nOur interactive centralized network links our six branch locations, providing unprecedented access to over 80,000 personally interviewed and performance-rated applicants. Clients are guaranteed the best candidates - and job seekers have access to the best opportunities - in the Greater Cleveland area. \r\n\r\nQuality Employees:\r\nWe assess our candidates with skill-specific interviewing, online skills testing, as well as internal and client-generated performance ratings. Employees with the highest ratings are considered first for available assignments. \r\n\r\nPersonalized Service:\r\nOn-site visits help our account representatives create solutions that are specifically tailored to each client company's needs. And our staffing supervisors have personally met, interviewed and evaluated every candidate we refer. \r\n\r\nExceptional Value:\r\nFrom customized orientation and training videos, to our unconditional guarantee, to free computer software testing and training, we go the extra mile to deliver outstanding value. \r\n\r\nOngoing Training:\r\nOur staff continually participates in formal and on-the-job training, as well as continuing education, to improve the results we deliver.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Shift work, Day shift,

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