Freight Dock Loading Specialist (Flexible Hours)

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Company paid life insurance

Long Term Disability

Dependent Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

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 full-time Dock Worker to load and unload trailers at our service centers, move freight across docks, and prepare shipments per bills of lading.

The role involves operation of forklifts, adherence to safety standards, and flexible shifts to meet customer needs. Responsibilities include planning loads, inspecting equipment, fueling vehicles, cleaning docks, and performing related duties.

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.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Count, add, and subtract digits up to 10,000's.

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 proficiency

Numeracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operator certification

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. seeks a full-time Dock Worker to load and unload trailers at our service centers, move freight across docks, and prepare shipments per bills of lading.

The role involves operation of forklifts, adherence to safety standards, and flexible shifts to meet customer needs. Responsibilities include planning loads, inspecting equipment, fueling vehicles, cleaning docks, and performing related duties.