Forklift Dock Loader/Unloader — Safe, Flexible Shifts

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, a multi-regional trucking company, seeks a dockworker to load/unload trailers and prepare shipments across service centers. The role involves planning loading, operating forklifts, inspecting equipment, fueling vehicles, and maintaining clean work areas to meet safety and efficiency standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be 18 or older, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and be able to obtain forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18years 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.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations that govern a safe work environment.
• 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 certification

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, a multi-regional trucking company, seeks a dockworker to load/unload trailers and prepare shipments across service centers. The role involves planning loading, operating forklifts, inspecting equipment, fueling vehicles, and maintaining clean work areas to meet safety and efficiency standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be 18 or older, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and be able to obtain forklift certification.