Non-CDL Dockworker - Full Time

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 36,823 - 40,873; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k with company match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is seeking Dockworkers in Des Plaines, Illinois. In this role, you will load and unload freight, operate forklifts, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be capable of heavy lifting.

This job offers a competitive pay range of $26.73-$29.67 per hour and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Ability to be certified as a forklift operator.
• Comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition.
• Fuel trucks, tractors, and other company equipment.
• Clean work areas including dock and trailers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials handling

Basic mathematics

Flexibility

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, founded in 1955, is an asset based multi-regional trucking company providing less-than-truckload, truck load, dedicated contract carriage, brokerage and international services. With directly operated facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest and Puerto Rico and partners carriers with coverage into Canada, Mexico and across the globe, AAA Cooper Transportation can service nearly all transportation needs.

Dockworkers will safely load, unload, and move our customers' shipments across our Service Centers docks to meet the requirements of our customers' shipments primarily using forklifts. This position could offer a variety of shifts to accomplish the task of meeting our customer's needs.

Job 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.

Pay Range: 26.73-29.67 per_hour, General Benefits:

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401k with company match

• Uniforms

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Company Health Savings Account contributions

• Company-paid life insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Wellness programs

• Safety and Performance Rewards Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Requirements

• 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

Physical Requirements

A dockworker must have the ability to:

• Perform frequent actions such as: squatting, bending, twisting, turning and reaching overhead.

• Enter and exit trailers as many as 40+ times per day with the assistance of various handholds and steps.

• Perform frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 500 lbs. on a dolly or cart, as well as, freight weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without mechanical aid.

• Frequently carry freight weighing up to 110 lbs. of varying size and shape up to a distance of 53feet.

• Spend up to 85% of the day standing and/or walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal.

• Hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, and open and close the cargo door.

Category: Dock