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Dohrn Transfer Company

LTL and truckload shipping provider

Forklift Mechanic

Full-TimeDeadline 10/6/27
$41.06/hr
Entry
Northlake, IL, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum age of 18 is required.
  • High school completion or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in English with internal and external customers is required.
  • Candidates must pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen; CDL-qualified mechanics will be subject to a DOT physical examination.
  • Candidates must consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
  • Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used to repair and maintain a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment is required.
  • Previous experience maintaining detailed and routine records is required.
  • Manual dexterity is required.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions is required.
  • The ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers is required.
  • The ability to work both on a team and independently is required.
  • Candidates must meet the physical demands of heavy work, including frequently moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally moving 100 or more pounds.
  • Candidates must be able to work inside and outside, including in extreme weather conditions.
  • Candidates must be able to stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach for sustained periods.
  • Candidates must be able to work in a noisy environment and around moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and chemicals.
  • Candidates must be able to work in atmospheric conditions involving fumes, odors, dusts, mists, or gases.
  • Close visual acuity is required to operate machines and motor vehicles, inspect small defects and parts, use measurement devices, and assemble or fabricate parts at close range.
Responsibilities
  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services.
  • Support the tire maintenance program.
  • Perform service calls.
  • Wash and fuel equipment.
  • Perform other maintenance duties or assignments.
  • Provide assistance to senior technicians.
  • Lead the care and upkeep of the maintenance shop, grounds, equipment, and tools.
  • Maintain a clean, safe environment that complies with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company standards.
  • Complete required documentation and maintain records.
  • Work with the Parts Department to ensure necessary materials, parts, and service/shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
  • Work overtime during peak periods when necessary and work a varied schedule or travel based on need.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with forklift maintenance is preferred.

About the company

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Dohrn Transfer Company

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Dohrn is a Midwest asset-based carrier specializing in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and truckload shipping. It runs a network of terminals and offers services like dedicated fleet management, warehousing, cross-docking, pool distribution, and rail intermodal via a direct BNSF connection. The company differentiates itself through a recent network transformation that included acquiring US Special Delivery in 2024 and Sutton Transport in 2025, reducing terminals from 42 to 24 and expanding direct line-haul capacity and door capacity, which led to high on-time performance and few exceptions. Its goal is to provide dependable, end-to-end freight services in the Midwest with scalable capacity and strong service visibility using API/EDI integrations, electronic bills of lading, and real-time tracking.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

East Moline, Illinois

Founded

1921

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What believers are saying

  • Dohrn added South Bend capacity in June 2026 and expanded dock-door availability.
  • Kansas City–Indianapolis next-day service launched in 2026, tightening its Midwest lane density.
  • Photo capture, DohrnDash, and API/EDI tools improve shipper visibility and retention.

What critics are saying

  • Leavy v. Dohrn Transfer Company LLC filed March 2026 keeps employment counsel active.
  • Integration across Missouri and Chicago stays operationally fragile until late 2026 cutoff dates.
  • A failed Sutton and USSD integration would erase service gains and damage the rebrand.

What makes Dohrn Transfer Company unique

  • August 2026 rebrand to Dohrn signals a completed Midwest network transformation.
  • Dohrn posted 97% on-time and 99% exception-free service in Q3 2026.
  • PITT OHIO ownership funds terminal consolidation, technology upgrades, and faster regional line-haul.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match