Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future. We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.

Dohrn is seeking a Full Time Dockworker for our Indianapolis, IN Terminal.

Pay: $22.34/Hour to start and $25.50/Hour after the first year!

Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:00am Start time

Benefits: Health / Vision / Dental insurance, 401k matching, life insurance, short/long term disability and more.

Position Summary:

Convey freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with assistance of forklifts and hand trucks.

Essential Functions:

Read work orders and shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed
Load and unload freight to and from trailers and storage areas using forklifts or hand trucks
Complete necessary paperwork to verify freight with load sheets and unload sheets
Palletize freight, when necessary
Hand wrap pallets of freight with shrink wrap
Mark palletized freight with marker
Open and close dock doors
Pull nails out of trailer floor with crowbar and sweep out empty trailers, when necessary
Work in a safe and professional manner so as to reduce personal risks and risk to fellow employees
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
Process all paperwork daily associated with the execution of the job; Be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval
Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way at all times
Perform other duties as needed

Minimum Requirements:

A 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; Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative result
Must have the ability to read, write, and speak the English language and also perform simple mathematical calculations
Must meet all physical requirements
Must consent to a 10-year check on work history; Gaps of 30 days or more must be listed and explained; documentation may be requested; Discrepancies may prevent applications from being processed or withdrawal of the job offer
Must pass certification in forklift safety and hazardous material handling
Excellent attendance

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Gripping of various sizes and weights of up to 100 pounds

Lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground level to 45"; Lifting at waist level or 36

Front carry up to 100 pounds for 250 feet

Push/pull up to 60 pounds of horizontal force

Sitting up to 10 hours per day

Standing and Walking occurs frequently

Climbing, Squatting, Crouching, Balancing, or Kneeling occurs occasionally,

Crawling occurs rarely

Reaching occurs frequently, while shifting gears, moving freight, loading and unloading the trailers and turning the steering wheel, along with closing the rear trailer doors.

Grasping and handling occurs frequently while loading and unloading freight, opening and closing trailer doors, turning the steering wheel along with turning the hand crank to raise and lower the front jacks on the trailer

It is critical to speak with coworkers and customers in order to safely and properly perform essential job functions

Vision is used constantly during their day while driving, reading maps, inspecting truck

Smell is used occasionally during their day to check for leaks

Hearing is used frequently, listening for unusual sounds or warning sounds of problems with the vehicle

May be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, or wetness

May be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals

Dohrn Transfer Company, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, geographic background, physical and/or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.