Dockworker

Overview

Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program

Responsibilities

The Dock Worker is responsible for safely and efficiently unloading, sorting, handling and loading freight in accordance with verbal and written instructions, as well as Federal, State and customer regulations.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Controlling and maintaining all records required for accurate.
• On-time completion of shipments.
• Operate forklifts.
• Operate pallet jacks.  
• Compliance with company C-TPAT security procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required. A combination of education and experience will be taken into consideration.

Experience working in Freight Forwarding or Transportation industry preferred.

The Dock Worker must be a team player with a high level of energy and self-motivation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and ability to work with little direction in a fast-paced environment.

Must be PC proficient with ability to type and update computer system quickly and accurately.

Candidates must possess ability to individually lift a minimum of 30lbs and team lift a minimum of 70 lbs and work on your feet all day.

Applicants must be able to pass TSA screening to work in an IAC environment.

Candidates will understand and carry out instructions given orally and in writing, including those on manifest and other shipping documents.

Candidates must possess good judgment; know when to escalate issues and when to try to resolve.

Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines.

At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

EFW prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.

EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.