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For starters, I assume safety toe boots are a requirement, however, I'll be walking a mile to and from work each day (I live close by, and it's good exercise), and composite is much lighter. I have walked in Carolina's CA5520's before (my brother owns a pair) and they are very comfortable, are they okay, or do I need steel toes?

Second question, uniform. Is it pretty much anything goes? And by "anything" I mean jeans and a t-shirt?

Thanks in advance for your answers!
 
For starters, I assume safety toe boots are a requirement, however, I'll be walking a mile to and from work each day (I live close by, and it's good exercise), and composite is much lighter. I have walked in Carolina's CA5520's before (my brother owns a pair) and they are very comfortable, are they okay, or do I need steel toes?

Second question, uniform. Is it pretty much anything goes? And by "anything" I mean jeans and a t-shirt?

Thanks in advance for your answers!
Jeans and t shirts are fine,along with steel toes which I think you would be smart to wear. Just please do not load anything this way though ;
Yes. The drums were full and weighed 1900lbs a pallet.

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Amazingly enough, protective foot wear is very loosely enforced for most. Even though it is an OSHA regulation. As far as what to wear. There is neither heat or cooling on our docks. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions expected. You will be assigned a locker or some storage. Keep warmer footwear as well as coveralls at the terminal.
 
For starters, I assume safety toe boots are a requirement, however, I'll be walking a mile to and from work each day (I live close by, and it's good exercise), and composite is much lighter. I have walked in Carolina's CA5520's before (my brother owns a pair) and they are very comfortable, are they okay, or do I need steel toes?

Second question, uniform. Is it pretty much anything goes? And by "anything" I mean jeans and a t-shirt?

Thanks in advance for your answers!
I don't know where your going to be working at ,but at our terminal it's pretty much anything goes with footwear. They use to require work boots , but now it's anything from tennis shoes to street shoes, to boots. Having said that, I would suggest boots. Your choice on steel toe ( I wear steel toe).

Most terminals have lockers to keep stuff in if you want to leave your boots there. Hey good luck!
 
I don't know where your going to be working at ,but at our terminal it's pretty much anything goes with footwear. They use to require work boots , but now it's anything from tennis shoes to street shoes, to boots. Having said that, I would suggest boots. Your choice on steel toe ( I wear steel toe).

Most terminals have lockers to keep stuff in if you want to leave your boots there. Hey good luck!

Thanks!
 
Get a couple of lockers if you can because then you can store all of your winter gear in those lockers. You will be suprised how many hats and gloves and other items you will use on the docks. Pencils, knives, pens, flashlight etc. Also not a bad idea to invest in a lock for your locker. You never know what goes on when your not there and you want all of your stuff to stay where you left it. Also, a bluetooth speaker and some bungee cords will allow you to wrap your speaker on your lift and you can use your cell phone to play pandora through the night or day to help with the boredom of the job at times. If in doubt, ask questions never assume nothing. And if you can find them, get lots of crying towels for the p and d drivers who dont like the way their loads are loaded or if there trailer didnt get swepted out.
 
Jeans and t shirts are fine,along with steel toes which I think you would be smart to wear. Just please do not load anything this way though ;
Yes. The drums were full and weighed 1900lbs a pallet.

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That trailer should be junked. Or just used for pickups or storing junk.
Yes. Steel toes. I wore them until my feet were messed up. Smart move. Wear em.
Use deck bars and Dunnage along with air bags. Load the trailer as though YOU have to unload it.
Jean's and the shirt. Summer wear. Wear whatever you want. Nobody cares.
I see shorts. Even in 40 degree and lower weather.
If your outbound. Most important thing is loads. Inbound too but you have to deal with what thy give you. Use your head. Don't let management rush you into damaging freight in any way. And they will do that.
Other than that. Be safe. Be helpful and respectful even if it's not reciprocated.

P. S.
I wouldn't even load a slick side like that. From start. If I did it wouldn't weigh much. Ask for a deck. That simple. If they don't give me one. It gets loaded light.
 
"And if you can find them, get lots of crying towels for the p and d drivers who dont like the way their loads are loaded or if there trailer didnt get swepted out."

Yes, because heaven forbid you might expect someone to do their Job.
 
Dock workers are not the slaves for the p and d drivers. You guys back strip your trailers everyday so if you have time to do that you got time to sweep it out. Plus, as your unloading your freight you can sweep it out as you go along, just ask a customer for a broom. Primadonnas.. thats what p and d stands for
 
Get a couple of lockers if you can because then you can store all of your winter gear in those lockers. You will be suprised how many hats and gloves and other items you will use on the docks. Pencils, knives, pens, flashlight etc. Also not a bad idea to invest in a lock for your locker. You never know what goes on when your not there and you want all of your stuff to stay where you left it. Also, a bluetooth speaker and some bungee cords will allow you to wrap your speaker on your lift and you can use your cell phone to play pandora through the night or day to help with the boredom of the job at times. If in doubt, ask questions never assume nothing. And if you can find them, get lots of crying towels for the p and d drivers who dont like the way their loads are loaded or if there trailer didnt get swepted out.
Our lockers consist of a couple coat hooks on the wall.
 
"And if you can find them, get lots of crying towels for the p and d drivers who dont like the way their loads are loaded or if there trailer didnt get swepted out."

Yes, because heaven forbid you might expect someone to do their Job.

Dock workers are not the slaves for the p and d drivers. You guys back strip your trailers everyday so if you have time to do that you got time to sweep it out. Plus, as your unloading your freight you can sweep it out as you go along, just ask a customer for a broom. Primadonnas.. thats what p and d stands for

Ahh, the "brotherhood" of the Teamsters Union on display for all to see. :hilarious: :hysterical:
 
Amazingly enough, protective foot wear is very loosely enforced for most. Even though it is an OSHA regulation. As far as what to wear. There is neither heat or cooling on our docks. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions expected. You will be assigned a locker or some storage. Keep warmer footwear as well as coveralls at the terminal.
Safety first always. :6799:
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"And if you can find them, get lots of crying towels for the p and d drivers who dont like the way their loads are loaded or if there trailer didnt get swepted out."

Yes, because heaven forbid you might expect someone to do their Job.
I don't have that problem being combo... Load,and "swepted" my own trailer daily...
 
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