Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Flexible Hours

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Company 401k with match

Life insurance

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Tupelo, MS is seeking a dockworker to load and unload trailers and move freight across service center docks, using forklifts as needed. This is a full-time role with varying shifts to meet customer needs.

You will inspect equipment, fuel vehicles, maintain clean work areas, and perform other duties. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be 18+, pass drug screen and background check, and be forklift-certified if required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Certification as forklift operator.
• Familiar with handling hazardous materials procedures.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Count, add, and subtract digits up to 10,000.
• Flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, with or without assistance or equipment.
• Load freight to/from dock and trailers per Bills of Lading and labels.
• Plan loading to maximise space and minimise damage.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors; operate landing gear hand crank.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by law and AAA Cooper.
• Fuel trucks, tractors, and other company equipment.
• Clean, sweep and wash dock, trailers, yard, tractor and work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Numeracy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Tupelo, MS is seeking a dockworker to load and unload trailers and move freight across service center docks, using forklifts as needed. This is a full-time role with varying shifts to meet customer needs.

You will inspect equipment, fuel vehicles, maintain clean work areas, and perform other duties. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be 18+, pass drug screen and background check, and be forklift-certified if required.