Forklift Dock Associate – Load/Unload Freight

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Company paid life insurance

Long Term Disability

Dependent Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insur

Wellness programs

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Weekly direct payroll deposits

Safety and Performance Rewards Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Memphis is seeking dock workers to load, unload, and move shipments across service centers using forklifts, with shifts that vary to meet customer needs.

As a full-time employee, you will load according to Bills of Lading, plan loads to maximize space, inspect equipment, fuel vehicles, and maintain clean docks while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

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 10,000's.
• 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

English proficiency

Mathematical ability

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Memphis is seeking dock workers to load, unload, and move shipments across service centers using forklifts, with shifts that vary to meet customer needs.

As a full-time employee, you will load according to Bills of Lading, plan loads to maximize space, inspect equipment, fuel vehicles, and maintain clean docks while upholding safety and regulatory standards.