Pros
Good pay, can transfer jobs from state-to-state. Other dock workers are helpful and there is good comradery. Nothing else is good, this is a fact.
Cons
Management runs on the "buddy system" therefore they choose only their friends for new job openings. Moreover management does not take merit or even education into account for employee advancement. This is not just one manager or employee that operates in this fashion it is both the terminal and operations managers that act like this, thus, if you are not a legitimate friend there is no room for future growth. Lastly, regarding management, they do not handle constructive criticism well no matter your intentions. WEATHER: The dock is not weather prof, therefore the temp outside is the temp on the dock (no ac/ no heat) so dress accordingly. Moreover, the roof leaks water so expect slippery conditions when it rains (this will prove to be a challenge when you are driving around with flammable goods and everyone is pushing to keep schedule). Summer is great, winter is intolerable because management does not like it when you take time to warm yourself, again, it's all about schedules not the employee even if you can't feel your hands or toes. EQUIPMENT: New forklifts not enough straps not enough load bars.