Dock Associate

Averittjobs; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Profit sharing

Referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

CDL training

Job summary

Averitt Express is hiring a Dock Associate in Cookeville, TN. You will help load and unload freight, operate scanners, and work with a supportive team to ensure accurate and safe dock operations.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and opportunities for growth through their Dock-to-Driver training program, with a pathway to higher paying driving roles within the company.

Qualifications

• Dock or forklift experience is helpful, but not required.
• A strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload freight using digital scanners and dock equipment.
• Manually move and lift freight as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow safety protocols and handling procedures to ensure freight is managed with care.
• Work with a tight-knit team focused on accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Perform equipment checks and maintain a clean, organized dock environment.

Skills

Work ethic

Safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Scanner

Dock equipment

Job description

# Dock AssociateSEARCH MORE JOBS**Join Our Team as a Dock Associate, Keep Freight Moving, and Your Future Growing!**As a **Dock Associate**, you'll play a key role in keeping our freight moving safely and efficiently. You'll use modern equipment and digital scanners in a professional, team-driven environment that values hard work, safety, and personal growth.If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where you're treated with respect and given room to grow, this is the place for you. Many of our Dock Associates have moved into leadership and operations roles, because we believe in promoting from within. **Hours: Monday - Friday stat time of 12 a.m.****What You'll Do*** Safely **load and unload freight** using digital scanners and top-of-the-line dock equipment* Manually handle, move, and lift freight as needed to ensure smooth operations* Follow safety protocols and handling procedures to ensure **freight is managed with care*** Work as part of a tight-knit team focused on **accuracy, efficiency, and safety*** Perform equipment checks and help maintain a **clean, organized dock environment****Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team*** **Competitive hourly pay:**Making up to $31.65/hour(based on experience)* **Paid time off**, including 8 paid holidays after 90 days* **Affordable insurance options**: Medical, dental, vision & hearing from starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) or $105.90/week (family)* **Company-paid life insurance** and short-term disability* **Monthly profit-sharing contributions** to your retirement account* **Referral bonuses** when you bring in great new team members* **Growth opportunities**, many of our leaders started right here on the dock* **Path to Driving Careers:** Through our Dock-to-Driver training program, eligible associates have the opportunity to earn a CDL, move into higher-paying driving roles, and continue growing their career within Averitt* **A Career that Lasts:** We have a supportive, team-oriented culture that encourages professional growth. Over 22% of our associates have been with us for 20+ years!**What We're Looking For*** Dock or forklift experience is helpful, but not required* A strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and a team-first attitude**Ready to be part of something long-term? Apply now to become a Dock Associate and start your next chapter with us.**Averitt Express is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Pay Range: - , General Benefits:# * 18 years of age* Load/Unload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs* Move freight - force requirement: 54 lbs* Open/Close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs* Count freight* Operate scanner* Complete manifest* Operate forklift* Regular predictable attendance