Dock Worker Resume Samples

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Detroit, MI
Dock Worker / Freight Handler
Detroit, MI
Wisozk LLC
Detroit, MI
Dock Worker / Freight Handler
  • Cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators
  • Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving material and products
  • Cleans work area
  • Reads work order or follows oral instructions
  • Follows work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved
  • Loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves
  • Attaches identifying tags or labels
Detroit, MI
Combination City Driver / Dock Worker
Detroit, MI
Walker, King and Sipes
Detroit, MI
Combination City Driver / Dock Worker
  • Perform duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the Company and the industry
  • May maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations. May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. May inspect truck equipment as supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses and tire chains
  • Follow company procedures for properly and safely loading and unloading freight. Safely operate a forklift to load and unload freight
  • When hauling hazardous material, verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding
  • Count all pieces of freight in loading and unloading
  • Review freight bills for special instructions. Check manifests for existing exceptions. Check the label and the destination code on manifests against freight bills
  • To efficiently sort, handle, and load freight into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers and/or straight trucks in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as federal and state regulations
present
Phoenix, AZ
Casual Combination City Driver / Dock Worker
Phoenix, AZ
Satterfield, Lowe and Dibbert
present
Phoenix, AZ
Casual Combination City Driver / Dock Worker
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  • Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals
  • Prepare, inspect, and clean trailer(s) before loading freight
  • Maintain a safe work environment by cleaning and removing debris from work area; place dunnage and empty skids in proper location; keep aisles clear and observe forklift safety regulations
  • Drop and hook trailer(s) and change the configuration of equipment as necessary. Connect air hoses and electrical lines, install and remove tire chains, and manually crank dolly wheels
  • Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that help them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others
  • Drive truck to transport materials in liquid or packaged form to and from specified destinations. Verify load against shipping papers. Drive truck to specified destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in area. Prepare receipt for load picked up. Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges
  • Remove loose cartons before unloading freight and remove blocking and dunnage while unloading freight
Education Education
Oregon State University
Skills Skills
  • Perform duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the Company and the industry
  • Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals
  • Building Trusting Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one’s intentions
  • Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
  • Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that help them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others
  • Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application
  • Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
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Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Ability to work varying shifts and days of the week
  • Ability to record applicable freight information on bill of lading and match back to the freight bill
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder and horizontally and carry objects up to 100 feet. Occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. Seldom lift up to 100 lbs
  • Basic computer skills in order to record applicable freight information on bill of lading
  • Experience operating a forklift
  • Experience in the transportation industry
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Combination City Driver / Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Be age 21 or over
  • Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder and horizontally and carry objects up to 100 feet. Occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. Seldom lift up to 100 lbs
  • Basic computer skills in order to record applicable freight information on bill of lading
3

Dock Worker / Driver Resume Examples & Samples

  • Load and unload cargo, with or without supplemental aids
  • The work may include tasks such as rolling 600 pound drums into place and overhead loading of freight weighing as much as 80 pounds
  • Uses good judgment to load and secure freight in such a way that the trailer can be operated safely and efficiently over the road to prevent damages
  • Properly and efficiently completes all necessary paperwork required by law, regulation or Company policy
  • Communicates with supervision regularly to report conditions
  • Sweeps or cleans up dock and equipment
  • Drive trucks with a swept trailer, and clean windows and mirrors
  • Has a satisfactory past work and history record that shows no indication that applicant cannot reasonable fulfill duties of the job
  • Is able to understand and implement safe, efficient freight handling and lifting procedures
  • Is able to work on non-forgiving surfaces and/or in adverse weather conditions at times
  • Is able to operate a fork lift and other freight handling equipment when required
  • Can perform the work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedules
  • Passes a Company-administered physical performance test
  • Must pass an employment record, criminal background check, drug screen, physical performance test, and driving test on company equipment
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Combination City Driver / Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Load, unload and move materials within or near terminal, yard or worksite, performing a combination of duties under general supervision
  • Drive straight truck to transport materials in liquid or packaged form to and from specified destinations
  • Load, unload and move materials at customer location
  • Must be able to work various shifts and days of the week. Ability and willingness to work all scheduled hours, including overtime
5

Dock Worker / Freight Handler Resume Examples & Samples

  • Reads work order or follows oral instructions
  • Transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area
  • Attaches identifying tags or labels
  • Operates industrial Forklift Truck
  • Cleans work area
6

Forklift / Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Possession of or the ability to obtain a driver's license
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Previous Production or Manufacturing experience
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Dock Worker / Freight Handler Resume Examples & Samples

  • Follows work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved
  • Loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves
  • Loads freight into vehicles and installs blocking, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
  • Secures lifting attachments to freight and conveys load in order to move load to the destination
  • Attaches identifying tags or labels to freight or marks information on cases, bales, pallets and other shipping packages
  • Stacks or assembles freight into bundles and bands bundles together on pallets
  • Cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators
  • Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving material and products
8

Casual Combination City Driver / Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Review freight bills for special instructions. Check manifests for existing exceptions. Check the label and the destination code on manifests against freight bills
  • One year of tractor-trailer driving experience
  • Able to follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures to insure proper techniques, such as lifting, are performed in the manner as which is described
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Casual Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Comply with all Company policies, local work and safety rules and federal, state and local regulations that govern the industry
  • Follow company procedures for properly and safely loading and unloading freight. Safely operate a forklift to load and unload freight
  • Maintain a safe work environment by cleaning and removing debris from work area; place dunnage and empty skids in proper location; keep aisles clear and observe forklift safety regulations
  • Select and use proper tools as necessary to load and unload freight
  • Prepare, inspect, and clean trailer(s) before loading freight
  • Count all pieces of freight in loading and unloading
  • Plan cube utilization and proper weight distribution when loading freight
  • Review freight bills for special instructions. Check manifests for existing exceptions. Check the label and the destination code on manifests against freight bills
  • When loading freight check for special instructions, weight distributions on headloads and check headloads against the freight bills
  • Inspect condition of freight and notify supervisors of any damaged freight
  • Unload long and unusual freight and deliver the freight to a stack area; load long and unusual freight into trailers using proper tools
  • Remove loose cartons before unloading freight and remove blocking and dunnage while unloading freight
  • Dock skids of freight indesignated bay areas
  • Attend preshift and safety meetings
  • Participate in training programs; maintain and update safety skills and knowledge; keep current with hazardous material training requirements
  • Perform duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the Company and the industry
  • Building Trusting Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one’s intentions
  • Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals
  • Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that help them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others
  • Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application
  • Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive
  • Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
  • Must be able to follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures to insure proper techniques, such as lifting, are performed in the manner as which is described
  • Experience operating a forklift
  • Ability to work various shifts and days of the week
  • Experience in a warehouse or transportation industry
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Warehouse / Cross Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Receives labels from supervisor for parts to be pulled for assigned Location
  • Sorts and places parts and supplies on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence. Verifies in-stock position on product for inside sales staff
  • Classifies all returns according to integrity and condition of parts, and prepares necessary forms (RDDR) for inventory adjustments
  • Complies with established company policies and procedures
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Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Load and unload freight utilizing fork lift, pallet jack or material handling equipment
  • Balance and roll drums on barrel truck
  • Use fork lifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks etc
  • Secure cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, straps etc
  • Complete inspection reports, bills of loading, manifests, and accident reports
  • Verify loads are correct, and note any overages, shortages or damages
  • Comply with all regulations for safety and efficiency
  • Keep dock and equipment clean at all times
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
  • Accurately perform mathematical calculations
  • Ability to work various days and hours
  • Work in all-weather conditions
  • Pass company-administered drug test
  • Operate essential material handling equipment to perform tasks
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Assembler / Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to lift heavy objects; requires bending, squatting, reaching, etc
  • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
  • Resume reflecting your experience to be considered
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Cargo Handler / Dock Worker Full Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other equipment as needed (All necessary training will be provided)
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
  • Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
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Dock Worker Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lifting, pushing and pulling are required with position
  • Good math skills, decision making skills and computer skills are a plus
  • Must be able to communicate both written and verbally with fellow workers, Managers and contractors
  • Valid driver’s license and insurance required with occasional driving
15

Freight Handler / Dock Worker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Knowledge and comprehension of all state abbreviations
  • Fork-lift certification is preferred
  • Hazardous Materials experience preferred
  • Must be able to display good judgment and have the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment
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Cargo Handler / Dock Worker Mornings Resume Examples & Samples

  • Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight through our distribution network
  • Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved
  • All applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation