Job Description

Dock Operator – Night Shift - Safety Sensitive

Schedule: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM • 4 days on / 4 days off
Pay: $33.48/hr + $1.25/hr night shift differential (after 50‑day probationary period)

Benefits

• IUOE Local 49 membership eligibility after 50 working days
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Optional additional life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company wellness program with incentives

About the Role

This position works on, in, and around docks on the Minnesota River. Candidates must be comfortable working near water and around moving equipment. The role supports barge unloading/loading and material‑handling operations during night‑shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and operational inspections on mobile equipment, cleaning systems, material‑handling equipment, emissions controls, and the work environment
• Operate, monitor, and adjust equipment using alarms, sensors, and manual controls
• Follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Provide suggestions for improvements and problem‑solving
• Perform adjustments and preventive maintenance on mobile and material‑handling equipment
• Maintain and grade roads, ramps, berms, and stockpiles
• Keep dock hoppers, aprons, loading areas, driveways, and material‑handling equipment clean and free of buildup
• Maintain cleanliness inside the dock building
• Complete a full walk‑through of the dock area each shift to identify hazards or potential issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Frequent reaching, grasping, turning, pinching, and handling objects
• Ability to perceive size, shape, temperature, and texture through touch
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders/stairs, and bending
• Requires motor coordination, finger dexterity, eye‑hand‑foot coordination, and color recognition
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and move up to 50 lbs, with frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs

Work Environment

• Exposure to noise, dust, vibration, and irritating atmospheres
• Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Work safely around moving equipment and water
• Repetitive and continuous work tasks