Dobson Company hires John to work on Dobson's shipping dock, accepting deliveries and dealing with other companies' drivers. With respect to Dobson, John is most likely an agent.
This is a term that is used to refer to a person that carries out assignments or work on behalf of another person or group.
The company is a party that hired John to do this work on their behalf. Hence John is an agent.
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