Dock Laborer

MISSION

To load outgoing trailers with finished retreads in a safe, secure, efficient, and DOT-compliant manner with a forklift. Likewise, to unload tires from incoming trailers for production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Load outgoing trailers for delivery of retreads and rejects to customers safely and securely
• Unload incoming trailers
• Run scanners
• Unload and store incoming supplies and raw materials
• Secure all loads properly using proper stacking techniques and chains within the trailer
• Drive forklift to move tires into and out of trailers and around the dock area
• Maneuver trucks and trailers around the yard as necessary
• Maintain standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance dock, warehouse, and yard area
• Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education: High School
• Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 1-2 years
• Management Experience: N/A
• Driver’s License Required: Yes
• Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: OSHA-Approved Forklift training a plus, DOT training

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s)

Job-Specific KSA’s:

• Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road, including the relative costs and benefits.
• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety on the road.

Tools & Technology KSA’s:

• Truck & Trailer – The ability to safely drive a truck and trailer including maneuvering turns, stopping the vehicle, driving on the highway, driving in communities, and backing the truck and trailer to a dock.

Communication KSA’s:

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.