Forklift Dock Operator – Load/Unload Freight

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

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. is seeking a dockworker to load/unload trailers, plan loads, and move freight across service center docks. The role involves operating forklifts and complying with safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits. Candidates must pass drug screening, background checks, and meet licensing requirements for forklift operation while maintaining accuracy in handling bills of lading and labels.

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

English language proficiency

Flexible hours

Pre-employment drug screen

Background check

Forklift operation certification

Hazardous materials handling knowledge

Numeracy (counts to 10,000s)

18 years or older

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

OSHA compliance knowledge

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is seeking a dockworker to load/unload trailers, plan loads, and move freight across service center docks. The role involves operating forklifts and complying with safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits. Candidates must pass drug screening, background checks, and meet licensing requirements for forklift operation while maintaining accuracy in handling bills of lading and labels.