Title: Dock Worker/Jockey
Reports to: Second Shift Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Job Type: Full-time
FSLA: Hourly, non-exempt
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and overtime as needed to fulfill assigned work.
Purpose of Position: The second shift Dock Worker/Jockey will work with the warehouse team by stagging trailers in appropriate docks, assisting in loading and unloading trailers and performing other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills:
· Performs tasks with precision and attention to detail.
· Manages multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
· Clearly and effectively conveys information, both verbally and in writing.
· Organizes tasks, projects, and resources effectively.
· Interacts effectively with others in a professional manner.
Essential Characteristics:
· Adjusts well to new situations and changes.
· Completes tasks with minimal waste of time and resources.
· Handles emotions and stress effectively.
· Reliably and consistently fulfills obligations.
· Takes care to avoid mistakes and risks.
Job Responsibilities:
· Coordinate trailer movements to support warehouse and cross-dock operations while maintaining an organized yard.
· Assist with loading, unloading, and cross-docking freight as needed to support daily operations.
· Inspect empty trailers for cleanliness and readiness prior to loading.
· Monitor refrigeration units on trailers, including temperature settings and fuel levels, and refuel units as needed to
maintain product integrity.
· Verify that load bars, bulkheads, and other trailer equipment are properly positioned and secured.
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements/Preferred:
· High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
· Knowledge of warehouse, shipping, receiving, and cross-dock operations are preferred.
· Class A CDL preferred; willingness and ability to obtain a CDL if training is provided.
· Forklift certification preferred; ability to become certified through company-provided training.
· LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) freight experience preferred.
· Complete support of and willing adherence to NHT’s mission, vision and core values and will hold these standards as
his/her own.
Personal Attributes:
The Dock Worker/Jockey will be privileged to information that should not be shared. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of this position.
The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
· Honesty
· Trustworthiness
· Respect
· Flexibility
· Cultural awareness and sensitivity across a variety of cultures
· Sound work ethics
Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions:
The Dock Worker/Jockey must have the ability to safely perform physical requirements of the position, including frequently moving around; frequently stand, bend, twist, stoop, and squat; regularly walk continually sit or stand for up to 10 hours; regularly push, pull and lift 20 lbs., and periodically lift up to 40 lbs. Ability to work in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and dusty.