Dockworker

Dockworker

Frozen Food Express is looking for a Dockworker for our Lancaster TX location.

$1000 Sign-On Bonus $500 payable at 30 days of employment and $500 at 90 days of employment.

Available Shifts eligible for additional $1.00 in hourly rate on weekend and 10pm to 6am shift.

Responsibilities:
Proper loading in and out of trailers
Handle goods and equipment properly to avoid damage or breakage
Sort and label skids and place in proper locations
Perform inventory count based on bills of lading trailer manifests or packing slips when loading and unloading goods and when loading and unloading shipments and returns
Assist drivers in loading / unloading of goods or equipment
Performs daily routine inspection to forklift
Maintain good housekeeping around dock area
Stack goods neatly and safely
Submit needed reports and information in a timely manner
Perform basic arithmetical calculations including addition subtraction division and multiplication
Assist supervisor in providing on the job training to new staff participants clients and volunteers
Load and secure shipments according to proper procedure
Understand and implement safe efficient freight handling and lifting procedures
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
One year forklift operating experience
Work any shift for any of the 7 days of the week as well as overtime as needed
Abide by and enforce the policies and procedures of FFE
Timely and efficient completion of tasks and responsibilities
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the list of job requirements and/or duties performed by the employees and may not contain all capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties. Operational safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected to and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks. Employment will require a criminal background investigation and a drug/alcohol screening.

Frozen Food Express is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origins disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package to meet individual and family needs. Benefits include:

• Multiple medical plans including:
• Prescription coverage
• Online Virtual Medical Visits
• 24 Hour Nurse Support
• Wellness Initiatives to encourage healthy living
• Preventative Care Services
• Dental and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• $25k Basic Life insurance provided at no cost to employee
• Disability and additional Life insurance plans available
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation and Sick time

Employee premium contributions are based on benefit plan election and level of coverage.