Freight Dock Operator – Load, Secure & Unload

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is seeking Dock Workers to load and unload freight in a cross-dock setting, using forklifts and other handling equipment.

You will ensure shipments are loaded correctly, securely, and documented accurately, following company procedures and safety standards. The role requires reading and understanding shipping documents, performing equipment inspections, and maintaining situational awareness during operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must complete onboarding process including drug screening and background review.
• Must complete new hire trainings including assessment-based training modules and forklift driving test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight in a cross-dock environment with forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Manually hand load, recoup, stack, and unstack shipments as necessary.
• Utilize proper loading techniques and equipment, such as logistic bars, logistic straps, dunnage, and airbags.
• Operate company IT equipment within policy to ensure proper movement of freight.
• Inspect freight for damage upon arrival and departure, accurately document any discrepancies, and report issues via the appropriate channels.
• Read, write, and understand shipping labels, manifests, freight bills, and internal company forms.
• Perform proper inspections of company equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual material handling

Reading / writing English

Safety procedures

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is seeking Dock Workers to load and unload freight in a cross-dock setting, using forklifts and other handling equipment.

You will ensure shipments are loaded correctly, securely, and documented accurately, following company procedures and safety standards. The role requires reading and understanding shipping documents, performing equipment inspections, and maintaining situational awareness during operations.