Forklift Dock Loader – Full-Time, Flexible Hours

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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

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. seeks a dock worker to load and unload trailers and move freight across service center docks, using forklifts when required. You will plan loading to maximize space and minimize damage, and ensure safe handling of shipments in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift operator certification, safety compliance, and flexible hours; full-time position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a large multi-regional carrier.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Ability to be certified as 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operator certification

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. seeks a dock worker to load and unload trailers and move freight across service center docks, using forklifts when required. You will plan loading to maximize space and minimize damage, and ensure safe handling of shipments in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift operator certification, safety compliance, and flexible hours; full-time position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a large multi-regional carrier.