Shipping Dock Hand

POSITION TITLE:              Shipping Dock Hand

REPORTS TO:                    Shipping Supervisor

SUMMARY

Responsible for Performing Lockout/Tagout functions (per specified procedures) for all loading docks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for Performing Lockout/Tagout functions (per specified procedures) for all loading docks.

Operate dock leveler assemblies as necessary.

Inspect/clean out trailers as necessary.

Assist in other shipping activities as directed by the Shipping Supervisor.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Candidate must have some flexibility to work overtime including weekends based on business needs.

Must be able to successfully pass a physical, drug screen and background check.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Following directions under limited supervision;
• Ability to learn manufacturing principles and practices;
• Performing basic mathematical calculations and read a tape measure;
• Lifting and loading materials;
• Complying with safety and operational guidelines, policies, and procedures;Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.  Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exemplary safety performance
• Good performance/work history
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent organizational skills
• Workplace orderliness, housekeeping

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity.  Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.

Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual.  Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.

Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.

Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Great Benefits!

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE

Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire

3 Months: 401(k) with match

12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave

Our Culture

Growth/Development – we believe strongly in investing in our talented people as we know that their success means our collective success.

Community – we value the relationships we build with one another and are proud to welcome each of you.

Entrepreneurial Spirit - each of our facilities operates independently, allowing the local leadership and team to propose and implement site-specific changes.

Qualifications:

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.