• Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time

    ABF Freight (Sauk Village, 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

    * Operate mobile technology.

    * Operate forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment.

    * Load and unload trailers.

    * Other duties and projects, as assigned.

    * Complete all required paperwork.

    Requirements

    * High School Diploma / GED, required.

    * Candidates must have at least one year of LTL forklift experience to be considered for the full-time position. If you do not possess one year of LTL forklift experience, please apply for the part-time posting.

    * Full-time hires will start as a casual dock employee for the duration of their training until successfully passing a yard skills test (approximately 3 weeks after hire.)

    * Be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and meet medical requirements.

    * Shift days and hours required for this position may include days, nights, and/or weekends since this facility is a 24/7 operation. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.

    Benefits & Compensation

    * 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.

     

    Other Details

    Work Hours:

    * Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location. This location is a 24/7 operation.

    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 $17.75 per hour. After training, the range of pay for this position is a three year progression from $21.72-$31.03 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.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability