Forklift-Certified Dock Technician: Load & Unload Freight

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401k with match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Direct payroll deposits

Safety rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. seeks a full-time Dockworker to load and unload trailers, maneuver freight across service centers, and prepare shipments while operating forklifts safely.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to regulations, and flexible shifts to meet customer needs. The position includes benefits such as health insurance, a 401k with company match, life insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Have the ability to be certified as a forklift operator.
• Be familiar with proper procedures for handling hazardous materials.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Count, add, and subtract digits up to 10,000s.
• Flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, either individually or with assistance of co-worker, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment, as required.
• Load freight to and from dock and trailers according to specifications of Bills of Lading, delivery receipts, packaging labels, etc.
• Plan the loading of freight onto trailers to fully utilize available space and minimize the risk of damage.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.
• Fuel trucks, tractors, and other company equipment.
• Clean, sweep and wash dock, trailers, yard, tractor and other work areas.
• Perform all other work related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Math ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. seeks a full-time Dockworker to load and unload trailers, maneuver freight across service centers, and prepare shipments while operating forklifts safely.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to regulations, and flexible shifts to meet customer needs. The position includes benefits such as health insurance, a 401k with company match, life insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.