Dock Worker resume examples for 2025
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Dock Worker Resume
Work Experience Dock Worker, FedEx - Memphis, TN 2012 Used basic hand tools while assembling and breaking down boxes. Load and Unload trailers Use of forklift, hand truck and dolly Secure and recoup freight Secured freight inside using the appropriate tools and supplies Repaired damaged freight as needed. type, weight, hazardous materials) in compliance with US Department of Transportation. Dock Associate, FedEx - Atlanta, GA 2009 - 2012 Provide communication and feedback to direct supervisor and management. type, weight, hazardous materials), using electronic system. Noted any changes in shipment quantities via RF scanner. Scheduled maintainance on tractor/trailer, road tests, hiring new employees, handling customer service (dealership) issues. Assembler/Material Handler, FedEx - Memphis, TN 2008 - 2009 Performed ramp/station functions in accordance with established FedEx Express policies and procedures. Expedited domestic and international large volume freight shipments; performed quality controls inspection on all hazardous materials freight shipment. Ensured customers had adequate supplies of FedEx materials for shipping purposes. Process of moving and distributing mail and hazardous materials. Unload boxes and packages and freight from FedEx Trucks, unload cans from Fedex plane onto belt. Skills Education High School Diploma 2008 - 2008 |
How to write a dock worker resume
Craft a resume summary statement
A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:
Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.
Step 2: Next put your years of experience in dock worker-related roles.
Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.
Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some dock worker interviews.Hi, I'm Zippi, your job search robot. Let me write a first draft of your summary statement.
List the right project manager skills
Many resumes are filtered out by hiring software before a human eye ever sees them. A robust Skills section can let recruiters (and bots) know you have the skills to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section:
- Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
- Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
- Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a dock worker resume:
- Safety Rules
- Tractor Trailer
- LTL
- Unload Trailers
- Basic Math
- Dock Equipment
- Pallets
- Math
- Freight Bills
- Electric Pallet Jack
- Hazardous Materials
- Safety Policies
- Hand Trucks
- Work Ethic
- Manual Equipment
- Safety Procedures
- Unload Cargo
- CDL
- Forklift Operation
- Delivery Vehicle
- Load Trucks
- Load Freight
- RF Scanner
- Unload Trucks
- Hazmat
- Sit-Down Forklift
- Safety Regulations
- Semi Trailers
- Commercial Vehicles
- Over-The-Road Equipment
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How to structure your work experience
Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.
Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the dock worker.
How to write dock worker experience bullet points
Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:
- Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
- Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
- Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.
Here are effective examples from dock worker resumes:
Work History Example #1
Distribution Center Associate
Lakeside Collection
- Received outstanding positive comments from team members on employee reviews, as well as exceptional feedback from senior management.
- Identified and reported possible money transfer and money laundering schemes.
- Self-motivated with exceptional communication and computer capabilities.
- Followed up on incoming sales leads through phone and email.
- Adhered to best practices and follows training guidelines and all operating procedures.
Work History Example #2
Warehouse Picker
Nike
- Picked orders accordion got what the customer requested using an RF scan gun.
- Operated RF gun to fullfill order picking process.
- Stocked merchandise in proper locations.
- Picked various athletic items for different customers ' orders using an rf gun
- Assisted with completing inventory for all products in the company s vault using RF scan equipment.
Work History Example #3
Stock Person
Family Dollar
- Provided customer service/cashier and attended to recovery and repacks, dealt with daily cash and handled deposits.
- Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics.
- Created a positive atmosphere by smiling, greeting and providing a pleasant, friendly experience.
- stocked shelves unloaded trucks ran registers and assisted with both opening and closing assisted with deposits and change orders.
- Cleaned interior and exterior daily Stocked shelves, unloaded and loaded trucks Posted sale flyers and special promotions Ordered supplies
Work History Example #4
Dock Worker
ManpowerGroup
- Used RF scanner to scan bar codes on packages and boxes.
- Communicated with and assisted local couriers on a daily basis such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx.
- Picked orders with rf scanner and packed orders in proper boxes.
- Operated forklift to load and unload materials from semi-trailers.
- Used a RF scanner to determine the best place for product and to ensure product could be found later for shipment.
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Add an education section to your resume
The education section should display your highest degree first.
Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.
Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:
High School Diploma
2008 - 2008
Highlight your dock worker certifications on your resume
Certifications are a great way to showcase special expertise or niche skills. Some jobs even require certifications to be hired.
Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.
If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your dock worker resume:
- Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- OSHA Safety Certificate
- EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Flagger (Instructor)