Forklift Dockworker – Load, Unload & Optimize Freight

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401k with company match

Uniforms

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA contributions

Company-paid life insurance

Long Term Disability

Wellness programs

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is hiring a dock worker to load, unload, and move shipments across service center docks, primarily using forklifts. Varied shifts may be offered to meet customer needs and ensure timely deliveries.

Typical duties include staging freight, tying into Bills of Lading, inspecting equipment, fueling vehicles, and maintaining clean work areas. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is evident throughout the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years or older
• Pass pre-employment drug screen
• Satisfactory background check

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

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is hiring a dock worker to load, unload, and move shipments across service center docks, primarily using forklifts. Varied shifts may be offered to meet customer needs and ensure timely deliveries.

Typical duties include staging freight, tying into Bills of Lading, inspecting equipment, fueling vehicles, and maintaining clean work areas. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is evident throughout the role.