Student-Friendly Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker in Dubuque
Part-Time Role Based in Dubuque
Snapshot
- Part-Time Salary: $20-$24/Hour (approx. $26.3k/Year)
- Worksite: Dubuque, IA
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling to fit your personal or study commitments.
- Urgency: Immediate part-time consideration in Dubuque.
- Experience: Entry-level friendly, with training in Dubuque.
- Position: Part-time Dock Worker (Part-Time, based in Dubuque)
- Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Dubuque.
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in a part-time capacity in Warehousing And Logistics.
- Employer: FedEx Freight (Hiring for part-time roles in Dubuque)
- This part-time role in Dubuque is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our FedEx Freight part-time team in Dubuque, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Dubuque, a key hub for the Warehousing And Logistics industry.
Drive the Speed of Regional Freight
About FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight connects businesses across North America through our premier Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping network. The Part-Time Dock Worker is the core muscle of our freight hubs, ensuring every pallet is loaded safely and makes it onto the right truck at the right time. When you embark on an entry-level career in logistics jobs with FedEx Freight, you are joining an energetic, highly coordinated team focused on precision, safety, and operational excellence.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking physically strong, energetic, and highly reliable individuals to join our cross-dock operations team. As a Part-Time Dock Worker, you will physically load and unload trailers using manual and powered equipment, secure freight, and scan barcodes. You will serve as the operational engine, delivering the signature reliability that sets FedEx apart in the LTL shipping industry. This is an extremely physical role where you will work hard, operate heavy machinery, and stay fit while earning a solid paycheck.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Trailer Unloading: Work rapidly to unload incoming 53-foot trailers, utilizing forklifts and pallet jacks to move heavy, palletized freight safely to staging areas.
- Cross-Dock Sorting: Read freight bills and routing tags quickly to move pallets across the dock to their correct outbound trailers based on geographic zones.
- Outbound Loading: Safely and tightly stack pallets inside outbound trailers, utilizing straps, load bars, and dunnage to maximize space and prevent shifting in transit.
- Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean workspace on the dock, immediately resolving any spills or hazards, and strictly utilizing proper lifting and driving mechanics.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your hard work and physical endurance are met with excellent rewards:
- Salary: Competitive starting pay of $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on shift and location.
- Tuition Assistance: Access to generous educational assistance programs to help you pursue higher education while working part-time.
- Career Growth: High internal promotion rates to CDL Truck Driver apprentice programs, operations admin, and management roles.
- Flexible Scheduling: Diverse part-time shifts available (early morning, twilight, midnight) to accommodate students and those with second jobs.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- No prior warehousing or forklift experience is required—we provide complete, certified safety and operational training.
- Must possess an incredibly reliable work ethic and a commitment to workplace safety.
- Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, and safely operate powered industrial trucks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Student-Friendly Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker in Dubuque position pay at FedEx Freight?
This role offers a pay range of $20 - $24. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Dubuque.
Where is this Student-Friendly Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker in Dubuque job located?
This position is based in Dubuque, IA. Check the job details for the exact work location and nearest site within Dubuque.
Can I work this part-time Student-Friendly Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker in Dubuque job around another job or schedule?
Yes. This is a part-time role — typically around 15 to 30 hours per week — and FedEx Freight offers flexible scheduling with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Many people work it as a second job or to earn extra income around a full-time job, school, or family. Share your availability when you apply.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. FedEx Freight provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Student-Friendly Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker in Dubuque job?
No prior experience is required. FedEx Freight provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
How many hours per week is this part-time Student-Friendly Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker in Dubuque role?
Part-time roles at FedEx Freight typically run about 15 to 30 hours per week, usually in 4- to 6-hour shifts you can often pick around your availability. Exact hours depend on the location's needs and the days and times you can work.
