Dock Worker - Mexico Cross Border Services - Laredo, TX

SUMMARY

The dock worker operates a variety of material transfer equipment including powered forklifts and manual tools like a pallet jack and by hand to lift, move, position, and reposition trailer loads. Performs maintenance and minor repair activities, and a variety of semi-skilled tasks. Safely transfers freight from one trailer to another in a cross-dock environment in a safe and efficient manner. Operates powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from dry vans, storage areas, machines, and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Operate forklift under general supervision in a safe and efficient manner

Safely move goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility and in and out of trailing equipment

Lift, and position, equipment or other large objects to and from trailing equipment

Block and brace loads to prevent shifting

Distribute the load in a manner so as to comply with DOT axle load limits

Ability to identify lift points, and properly distribute weight for proper lifting techniques, and load securement

Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy

Stack goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions

Start and stop forklift

Check to ensure loads are secure

Stack empty pallets

Follow directions carefully

Inspect forklift for safety issues on a daily basis and determine if any parts are malfunctioning

Perform daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck's battery and lubricating equipment

Remove machine attachments and waste material from machines

Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards

Prepare service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork

Comply with the safety and compliance procedures of Landstar

Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Other duties may be assigned.

Must perform duties to the standards of the job description and comply with the company's policies, practices and procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Must have the ability to take initiative, and direct a helper.

Working knowledge of DOT and FHA regulations including hazardous materials regulations, helpful.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.