Student Operations Engineer - Part Time
Dohrn
- Rock Island, IL
- $18.50 per hour
- Training
- Part-time
- A minimum age of 18
- Current College Student working toward degree in Engineering or other applicable field.
- Valid Driver License
- Must pass a NON-Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen.
- Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen; Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative result.
- Must have the ability to read, write, and speak the English language and perform mathematical calculations.
- Must meet all physical requirements.
- Must consent to a check on work history; Gaps of 30 days or more must be listed and explained; documentation may be requested; Discrepancies may prevent applications from being processed or withdrawal of the job offer.
- Must pass certification in forklift safety and hazardous material handling.
- Intermediate level ability on Microsoft Excel
- 15-20 hours per week (during the school year)
- 35-40 hours per week (during the summer)
- Excellent attendance
- Analyze, Refine, Design, Develop, Optimize and Implement the processes associated with the movement of LTL Freight.
- Be actively involved with our Dock Teams, learning integral parts of the operations and outbound load planning.
- Gain understanding of freight documentation process flow, workplace organization, and safety coaching.
- Be involved in pre-shift responsibilities and meetings, dock set up, load quality assessment, cut times, and yard checks.
- Learn, engage, and build skills in: Load Quality, Manifesting, Bill control, Workplace Organization, Daily Planning and Projections, Load Plan Compliance, Yard Check, Dock Set Up,
- Read work orders and shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Load and unload freight to and from trailers and storage areas using forklifts or hand trucks.
- Process all paperwork daily associated with the execution of the job.
- Conduct Pre-Shift Meetings.
- Basic Safety Coaching.
- Work in a safe and professional manner to reduce personal risks and risk to fellow employees.
- Comply with federal, state, and company regulations.
- Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way at all times.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Lifting various types of materials will be required: cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc.
- Common material handling tools will be used: forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
- Standing, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level will be required
- Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two-wheel handcart
- Will be required to lift up, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100+ lbs. on an infrequent basis
- Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must have the ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts and tractors
- Must have the ability to work around and operate motorized equipment
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as specified in the job description
- May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment; must be able to perform essential functions in these conditions