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Full-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. Salary
Altoona, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Overview

  • Stable and growing organization
  • Pay beginning at $26.00 per hour
  • Quick advancement
  • Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
  • Modern facilities
  • Clean, late model equipment
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
  • 401(k) plan, Company Match

Responsibilities

As a Dock Worker, you will load and unload freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner. Although DFL Dock Workers do not work inside a warehouse, you must maximize space when loading freight.

  • Complete pre and post trip inspections on all dock equipment
  • Properly document all freight control processes
  • Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs
  • Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
  • Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual

Qualifications

  • 18 years of age
  • Basic math skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Able to pass a drug screen

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with dock and inspection operations, including ascending and descending from forklifts, operating forklifts and handling freight and related equipment. Duties may involve standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, climbing, and entering trailers, with regular use of scanners and computer systems.

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

  • Stable and growing organization
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Full-Time pay beginning at $26.00 per hour
  • Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours
  • Quick advancement
  • Quality Hours
  • Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
  • Modern facilities
  • Clean, late model equipment
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Salary : $26

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