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Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time job type Posted on: Nov 04, 2026
  • Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time experience level ABF Freight
  • Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time employment type Chicago Heights, Illinois
  • Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time salary Salary: $18 per hour
  • Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time employment type Onsite
  • Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Chicago Heights Illinois United States

Remote :

No

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Job Description

Job Description
A Legacy of Stability and Trust

The ABF legacy dates back more than 100 years and represents stability few can match. With our commitment to providing the same excellence for our workforce that we reserve for our customers, we're confident in the security of your career's long-term success.

Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time
Chicago Heights, IL


Job Description

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight for transit. Effectively and efficiently operating mobile technology and completing all required paperwork. Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.

Responsibilities
  • Load and unload trailers.
  • Operate forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment.
  • Operate mobile technology.
  • Complete all required paperwork.
  • Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements Education:
  • High School Diploma / GED, required
Additional Requirements:
  • Be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and meet medical requirements.
  • Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
Benefits
  • Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day.
  • All Union Employees receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
  • Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation.
  • Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
  • Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the Teamsters National 401(k).
  • ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
  • ABF Union employees participate in a profit sharing program.
Work Hours:
  • Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
Travel Requirements:
  • Minimal (0%-25%)
Compensation:
  • This is a hourly position paid weekly.
  • In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the pay during training will be $18.25 per hour. After training, the range of pay for this position is a three year progression from $22.81 to $32.59 per hour
About Us

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

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Posted:

Nov 04, 2026

Reference Number:

a81cc375

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

$18 per hour

City:

Chicago Heights

Job Origin:

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Job Description

Job Description
A Legacy of Stability and Trust

The ABF legacy dates back more than 100 years and represents stability few can match. With our commitment to providing the same excellence for our workforce that we reserve for our customers, we're confident in the security of your career's long-term success.

Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time
Chicago Heights, IL


Job Description

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight for transit. Effectively and efficiently operating mobile technology and completing all required paperwork. Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.

Responsibilities
  • Load and unload trailers.
  • Operate forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment.
  • Operate mobile technology.
  • Complete all required paperwork.
  • Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements Education:
  • High School Diploma / GED, required
Additional Requirements:
  • Be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and meet medical requirements.
  • Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
Benefits
  • Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day.
  • All Union Employees receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
  • Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation.
  • Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
  • Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the Teamsters National 401(k).
  • ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
  • ABF Union employees participate in a profit sharing program.
Work Hours:
  • Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
Travel Requirements:
  • Minimal (0%-25%)
Compensation:
  • This is a hourly position paid weekly.
  • In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the pay during training will be $18.25 per hour. After training, the range of pay for this position is a three year progression from $22.81 to $32.59 per hour
About Us

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

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