Part-Time Outbound Dockworker

Dohrn Transfer Company

Part-time dockworker loading and unloading freight for Dohrn Transfer, a Midwest less-than-truckload carrier. Operating forklifts and hand trucks at its Oak Creek terminal.

Posted 8/25/2026part-timeOak Creek • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating forklifts and pallet jacks while adhering to safety regulations and DOT requirements. Capable of handling various materials and performing physical tasks in diverse environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forklift OperationDOT ComplianceMaterial HandlingPhysical CapabilitySafety Awareness

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Hard Skills

Load and Unload FreightSort and Secure ItemsPerform Simple Mathematical CalculationsLift 50 lbs. FrequentlyLift 100+ lbs. Infrequently

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ForkliftsPallet JacksHand TrucksDolliesBanding Machines

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Completion or EquivalentNon-DOT Physical Examination

Industry Keywords

Freight HandlingDOT RequirementsFederal RegulationsState RegulationsWork History Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Convey freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with forklifts and hand trucks
Load and unload freight according to DOT requirements
Sort and secure items on trucks or the dock to prevent damage
Handle cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, and other materials
Use forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
Complete frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending, reaching, and lifting
Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to self and fellow employees
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
Process all job-related paperwork daily
Perform other duties as directed or requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum age of 18
High School completion or equivalent
Must pass a non-Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen
Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result
Ability to read and write English and perform simple mathematical calculations
Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently and 100+ lbs. infrequently
Must consent to a ten-year work-history check; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained and may require documentation
Physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods
Ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors
Ability to work around and operate motorized equipment
Ability to perform essential job functions in extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock conditions
Must be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401k matching
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance